Scott F Sautman

Scott F. Sautman serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He oversees the procurement of secure, high-capacity telecom solutions, including virtual private networks, fiber-optic connectivity, and mission-critical network services designed to ensure interoperability across military and federal operations. His work directly supports DISA’s mission to enhance resilience, security, and scalability of defense communications systems, with a focus on replacing legacy infrastructure through next-generation telecommunications architectures. Sautman maintains consistent partnerships with leading telecommunications and network infrastructure providers, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracting models that emphasize technical reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid deployment of secure connectivity solutions. His procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in DoD-compliant telecom systems, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple-award contract vehicles to ensure agile responsiveness to operational demands. Sautman’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the scale and urgency of national defense telecommunications requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent DoD security and performance standards regardless of size. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses managed network services, dark fiber leasing, terrestrial and satellite-based connectivity, and secure telecom system integration. Sautman specializes in acquiring mission-critical infrastructure that enables secure, low-latency, and high-bandwidth communications for deployed and garrisoned forces, demonstrating deep technical fluency in enterprise telecom engineering and defense-grade network resilience standards.