Shamra Y. Joiner

Shamra Y. Joiner serves as a key procurement professional within the It Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical IT services that sustain and modernize secure defense communication and computing infrastructures. Their responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity-enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for resilience, interoperability, and information assurance. Joiner specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions that support legacy system modernization and the deployment of scalable cloud-native platforms essential to operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Joiner routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade IT services, including large primes with proven DoD experience and niche technology providers capable of delivering tailored software solutions. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with NIST and RMF frameworks, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical agility and security certification readiness. Joiner’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the high-stakes, mission-critical nature of the acquisitions. However, a consistent 5% allocation is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate, though modest, commitment to small business participation without compromising operational urgency or technical rigor. The primary technical focus lies in Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512), encompassing custom software development, systems architecture, and IT modernization. Secondary emphasis is placed on satellite telecommunications and computing infrastructure services, underscoring expertise in secure, high-availability environments critical to joint force operations. Joiner’s work centers on procuring solutions that enhance cyber resilience, enable cross-domain interoperability, and support the DoD’s digital transformation agenda.