Neva E Graves

Neva E. Graves serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Disa/ditco Europe office, overseeing the acquisition of critical communications infrastructure and secure data transport capabilities to support U.S. military operations across Europe and Southwest Asia. Responsible for managing complex commercial telecommunications contracts, she ensures the deployment of encrypted, low-latency networks that sustain tactical and strategic command and control environments. Her acquisitions focus on enabling resilient, high-capacity connectivity through commercial service providers and specialized hardware, aligning with DISA’s mission to secure global information networks under dynamic operational demands. Graves maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of global telecommunications and technology vendors, including L1 Enterprises Incorporated, British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Vodafone Enterprise Germany GmbH, Liberty Communications, Inc., and QualityNet General Trading and Contracting Company WLL. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, multinational providers with proven capabilities in secure network services, fiber-optic transport, and enterprise-grade communications hardware. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, interoperability, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, favoring vendors with demonstrated experience in theater-specific operational environments. Graves’ procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise and global scale, prioritizing mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her contracting decisions remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and emphasize value-driven outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), indicating deep specialization in secure data storage systems, encrypted audio-visual communication devices, and commercial-grade networking hardware. She consistently procures mission-critical infrastructure that supports encrypted data transport, real-time command systems, and hardened communications platforms for deployed forces.