Sandra Felton

Sandra Felton serves as a Contracting Officer Representative for the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in overseeing the execution of mission-critical telecommunications contracts. She ensures contractor performance aligns with technical specifications, security protocols, and operational requirements for the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her responsibilities include monitoring contract deliverables, evaluating compliance with performance metrics, and coordinating between technical teams and vendors to maintain network resilience and interoperability across military and federal operations. She primarily supports service-based acquisitions focused on secure network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and legacy system upgrades. Felton maintains consistent 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 center on the delivery of secure telecom services, fiber-optic infrastructure, and managed network solutions. Her approach emphasizes collaborative oversight, rigorous performance evaluation, and proactive issue resolution to ensure mission continuity and cybersecurity compliance across distributed environments. She exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses in the defense telecom sector, fostering innovation and capacity building within the socioeconomic contracting ecosystem. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing specialized IT and telecommunications support services such as network design, secure cloud connectivity, managed services, and systems integration for DoD communications platforms. Her technical expertise lies in the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient telecom architectures that support joint force operations and enterprise-wide interoperability.