Shannon K. Sanders

Shannon Sanders serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where they manage mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize defense-wide information systems. Their responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of IT contracts, from requirements definition through contract award and performance oversight, with a focus on securing secure, interoperable, and resilient computing environments for Department of Defense operations. Sanders specializes in procuring specialized IT services, including legacy system modernization, cybersecurity enhancements, and scalable software platforms that support command, control, and communications infrastructure. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Sanders maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across the defense IT ecosystem, engaging both large systems integrators and niche technical providers capable of delivering tailored software and facilities management solutions. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging performance work statements and outcome-driven solicitation language to ensure alignment with mission-critical operational needs. Sanders demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. However, they consistently allocate 11.1% of opportunities to HUBZone-certified firms, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to geographic economic development and small business participation within the defense IT supply chain. The division’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), underscoring expertise in managed IT services, infrastructure support, and systems integration. A smaller but critical portion of awards targets software publishers under NAICS 513210, reflecting demand for custom-developed, secure, and mission-specific applications. Sanders’ portfolio reveals deep technical fluency in DoD IT modernization, cybersecurity compliance, and legacy system sustainment.