Phillip D Pearson

Phillip D. Pearson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications and IT service acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing DISA’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable network capabilities. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for network modernization, secure virtual private networks, and computing infrastructure services critical to military and federal operations. Pearson maintains established 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 focus on high-capacity telecom solutions, fiber-optic deployment, and secure data transmission systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure under stringent security and reliability standards. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 28.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 9.5% awarded through 8(a) competed processes. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, Pearson consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with specialized expertise in secure network services and IT consulting, aligning with DISA’s broader inclusion objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 518210 (computing infrastructure and data hosting services), 541511 and 541512 (custom programming and systems design), and 541690 (technical consulting). These reflect deep expertise in procuring cybersecurity-enabled network solutions, cloud-enabled communications platforms, and mission-specific software development services essential to modernizing DoD’s telecom architecture.