Olivia M. Loepker

Olivia M. Loepker serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize secure, interoperable defense information systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of IT service contracts, from requirements development and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award execution. She specializes in procuring specialized software solutions, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy system modernization services that directly support the Department of Defense’s operational resilience and communication infrastructure. Her work ensures alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and enterprise architecture frameworks, enabling seamless integration of new technologies into existing defense networks. Loepker collaborates with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators, niche software developers, and cybersecurity specialists, all of whom deliver tailored solutions for complex defense environments. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure cloud migration, zero-trust architecture implementation, and mission-critical application maintenance. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors capable of rapid response, compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements, and scalable support for distributed DoD operations. Loepker’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside contracts. This reflects a deliberate focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation goals. Her approach ensures the selection of the most qualified vendors based on technical merit, past performance, and security certifications, rather than socioeconomic designation. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, IT operations support, and cybersecurity services. She routinely procures secure software platforms, network defense tools, and enterprise IT modernization services that enhance the agility and resilience of DoD information systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense IT domains.