Patricia A Darian

Patricia A. Darian serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical telecommunications and information technology services that sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her procurement activities center on securing resilient, high-capacity network solutions, including secure virtual private networks and modernized telecom systems, ensuring interoperability across military and federal operations. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on technical services that enhance network security, scalability, and operational readiness. Darian 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 reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in enterprise-grade telecom deployment, fiber optic infrastructure, and secure network integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical excellence and reliability. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong inclination toward open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 11.1% are strategically reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a targeted but limited commitment to socioeconomic programs aligned with mission-critical needs rather than broad small business quotas. Darian’s primary NAICS focus lies in Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Other Computer Related Services (541519), underscoring her expertise in procuring network architecture, systems integration, and managed IT services. She also regularly acquires office equipment wholesale (423420) and professional technical services (541990), supporting the operational backbone of DISA’s telecom environment. Her domain expertise centers on secure, scalable telecommunications infrastructure critical to national defense communications.