Sara Anderson

Sara Anderson supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical telecommunications acquisitions that underpin the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in procuring secure, high-capacity network solutions, including virtual private networks, fiber-optic services, and mission-critical telecom systems designed for resilience and interoperability across military and federal operations. Her work directly advances DISA’s mission to modernize legacy telecom architectures and ensure seamless connectivity in contested and austere environments, with a focus on contracting vehicles that support rapid deployment and sustained operational readiness. Anderson maintains established 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 reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure fiber transport, satellite communications, network hardening, and defense-grade telecom integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability for system availability and cybersecurity compliance under DoD standards. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Telecommunications Division’s urgency to maintain uninterrupted global connectivity. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience requirements. Anderson’s procurement focus centers on telecommunications infrastructure services, particularly NAICS categories related to wired and wireless network construction, managed network services, and secure data transport. She routinely acquires fiber optic deployment, microwave and satellite backhaul, encrypted routing systems, and telecom integration services essential to the DoD’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control architecture. Her domain expertise lies in secure, scalable, and hardened communications systems that support expeditionary and enterprise-level military operations.