Samona Robinson

Samona Robinson serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. Responsible for managing complex IT and engineering service acquisitions, Robinson focuses on sustaining the Department of Defense’s C4I infrastructure through contract vehicles that ensure cybersecurity compliance, cloud modernization, and mission-critical IT sustainment. Her work directly enables DISA’s strategic priorities in command, control, communications, and intelligence systems, with a strong emphasis on acquiring solutions that enhance network resilience and spectrum efficiency. Robinson maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Expression Networks LLC, a primary vendor partner for mission-critical information technology services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in secure communications, network infrastructure, and defense-grade software development. While her portfolio includes long-standing vendor engagements, she actively ensures contract performance aligns with DISA’s stringent security and interoperability standards, fostering collaborative, performance-based partnerships grounded in technical excellence and compliance. Robinson’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with DISA’s operational imperatives. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors, emphasizing merit-based selection and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep specialization in secure software development, systems integration, and mission-focused engineering support. She routinely procures cybersecurity-enabled platforms, cloud-based C4I solutions, and custom engineering services that support DISA’s modernization initiatives, demonstrating expertise in defense IT lifecycle management and compliance with DoD architecture frameworks.