Michelle Light

Michelle Light serves as a Contracting Officer Representative for the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) within the Defense Information Systems Agency, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to secure and modernize global communications infrastructure. In this role, she provides critical oversight of contract performance, ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and acts as the primary liaison between contractors and program managers. Her responsibilities center on managing complex telecommunications and network modernization acquisitions, particularly those involving secure virtual private networks, fiber-optic infrastructure, and mission-critical connectivity solutions. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into enforceable contract deliverables that align with DISA’s strategic goals for resilience and interoperability. Michelle maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are primarily focused on the design, deployment, and sustainment of secure, high-capacity telecom systems. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance, lifecycle support, and cybersecurity standards. She fosters collaborative, long-term vendor engagements grounded in clear performance metrics and continuous quality assurance. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Michelle consistently prioritizes HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides, each accounting for 50% of her acquisition portfolio. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small businesses have equitable access to DoD telecommunications opportunities. This focus supports national objectives to strengthen regional economic development while expanding the pool of innovative, mission-ready vendors. Her primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical advisory, systems integration planning, and network architecture services. While not hardware-focused, her acquisitions drive the strategic planning and operational design of secure telecom ecosystems, requiring deep expertise in DoD network standards, interoperability frameworks, and emerging communication technologies.