Paul S. Cunanan

Paul S. Cunanan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical IT services, with a focus on software development, cybersecurity infrastructure, and command and control system modernization. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with DISA’s priorities in enhancing global network capacity, enabling cyber-enabled decision-making, and sustaining secure communications across all domains. Cunanan ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing operational readiness through agile, performance-based contracting methods. Cunanan’s contracting activity centers on partnerships with small businesses certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, with 100% of his awards designated as 8(a) competed contracts. He actively cultivates relationships with a network of disadvantaged small businesses capable of delivering specialized IT services, fostering long-term vendor development and capacity building. His approach emphasizes mentorship, performance accountability, and streamlined contract administration to ensure small businesses can successfully execute complex, high-stakes technical tasks under tight operational timelines. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — reflecting a deep specialization in bespoke software development, systems integration, cloud-enabled mission applications, and cybersecurity support services. He routinely procures solutions that support secure data exchange, network resilience, and enterprise-wide IT modernization, often requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC. Cunanan’s expertise lies in translating technical requirements into enforceable contract deliverables that meet DISA’s stringent operational and security mandates. Through consistent 8(a) set-asides and a laser focus on advanced IT services, Cunanan ensures that DISA’s digital infrastructure remains agile, secure, and supported by a robust small business ecosystem capable of meeting the evolving demands of the modern battlespace.