Natalie B. Britton

Natalie Britton serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global telecommunications infrastructure. Her work centers on procuring satellite-based communication systems and secure network solutions that enable resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and interoperability mandates for distributed command environments. Britton maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in satellite telecommunications, fiber-optic backbone integration, and secure virtual private network deployment. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, system resilience, and compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, fostering long-term vendor collaboration over transactional engagements. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued under no set-aside authority. Only 7.1% of contracts are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on technical necessity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is limited, it remains intentional and compliant, typically reserved for niche capabilities not readily available from large contractors. Britton’s entire acquisition portfolio is classified under NAICS 517410—Satellite Telecommunications—reflecting deep specialization in space-based communications systems, including geosynchronous and low-earth-orbit satellite services, ground station infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission platforms. Her technical domain expertise lies in securing satellite links against jamming and cyber threats while ensuring seamless interoperability across joint force networks.