Nathan Sterling

Nathan Sterling supports the It Contracting Division - PL84 within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in acquiring enterprise-scale IT solutions to modernize and secure Department of Defense information systems. He manages complex procurements focused on cloud-based infrastructure, legacy system replacement, and secure computing environments, ensuring alignment with DoD’s digital transformation goals. His work centers on high-stakes technology acquisitions that enable mission-critical operations, with a strong emphasis on scalability, resilience, and cybersecurity compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Sterling maintains established working relationships with leading defense and federal IT contractors, including IBM and Iron Bow Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in large-scale enterprise IT modernization, cloud migration, and secure software delivery. His procurement approach prioritizes vendors capable of delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions that meet stringent DoD security standards, including FedRAMP, RMF, and DoD IL5/6 requirements. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, technical collaboration, and performance-based contract management. Sterling’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the division’s mandate to rapidly deploy secure, high-performance IT systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award distribution, the procurement environment remains open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting complex technical and compliance demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 513210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services), underscoring deep expertise in custom software development, cloud-native applications, and managed IT services. He consistently acquires solutions involving infrastructure-as-code, containerization, zero-trust architecture, and automated compliance tooling, positioning him at the forefront of DoD’s digital modernization initiatives.