Rory J. Brooks

Rory J. Brooks serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages complex acquisitions for secure network services, virtual private network deployments, and interoperable telecom solutions, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity and resilience standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to replace legacy systems with scalable, high-capacity digital architectures that enable seamless connectivity across military and federal operations. Brooks maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading telecommunications and systems integration vendors, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., AOC CONNECT LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry providers with proven capabilities in fiber-optic network deployment, secure data transmission, and enterprise-grade telecom engineering. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and mission readiness. Notably, Brooks’ portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with all awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified vendors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his contracting decisions remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and transparent competition principles. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Telecommunications Resellers), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541614 (Process and Logistics Consulting Services), indicating deep engagement in network infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and operational logistics support for telecom systems. Brooks specializes in acquiring advanced communications solutions that enhance battlefield connectivity, cyber resilience, and joint force interoperability.