Roy T Matsuo

Roy T. Matsuo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support secure, interoperable information systems for global military operations. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for telecommunications and information technology hardware, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DoD-specific cybersecurity standards. His portfolio primarily centers on the acquisition of secure voice, data, and network infrastructure components essential to command and control environments, with a focus on delivering resilient, high-bandwidth communication solutions aligned with DISA’s strategic modernization goals. Roy maintains a broad network of contractors specializing in telecommunications equipment manufacturing and software development, engaging with both large-scale defense industrial base vendors and niche technology providers. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, often coordinating with systems engineers and cybersecurity teams to validate technical specifications. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his work consistently involves vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD security accreditation requirements, including FISMA, RMF, and NSA certification standards. Roy’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as non-set-aside, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This aligns with DISA’s operational imperatives, where speed, scalability, and interoperability take precedence over socioeconomic targeting in critical infrastructure procurements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring secure voice and data transmission devices, and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating significant involvement in mission-critical software integration and embedded systems. His domain expertise spans secure telecommunications hardware, encrypted communication platforms, and network-enabled defense systems, making him a key liaison between technical requirements and acquisition execution in the cyber-enabled battlefield environment.