Robert R. Skipper

Robert R. Skipper serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to support the Department of Defense’s global communications network. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for secure, high-capacity network services, including virtual private networks, fiber-optic connectivity, and enterprise-grade telecom solutions designed to ensure resilient, interoperable communications across military and federal operations. His work directly supports DISA’s strategic imperative to modernize legacy systems and deploy next-generation secure communications architectures. Skipper maintains enduring relationships with a core group of prime 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 expertise in defense-grade telecom deployment, network hardening, and secure infrastructure integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, strict compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and long-term service delivery agreements that align with operational continuity requirements. Skipper’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on selecting the most technically capable and operationally reliable providers, regardless of socioeconomic status. While small business participation is not a primary contracting mechanism in his portfolio, his decisions are guided by capability, compliance, and mission readiness rather than socioeconomic preferences. His technical domain centers on telecommunications and network services, with acquisitions spanning fiber optic cabling, secure voice and data transmission, SD-WAN implementations, and managed network services. Skipper’s expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical infrastructure that demands high availability, low latency, and adherence to NIST and DoD Information Assurance standards, ensuring the integrity of the global defense communications backbone.