Shaun Bright

Shaun Bright serves as the primary contracting lead within the It Contracting Division - PL84 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing enterprise-scale IT acquisitions critical to modernizing Department of Defense information infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex procurements focused on cloud-based platforms, legacy system modernization, and secure computing environments. He specializes in acquiring enterprise IT services that support mission-critical DoD operations, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and cloud adoption frameworks. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with DISA’s mission to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure digital capabilities across the defense enterprise. Bright maintains sustained working relationships with major defense and federal IT contractors, notably International Business Machines Corporation and Iron Bow Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in hybrid cloud migration, mainframe modernization, and secure infrastructure services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor performance, technical depth, and compliance with DoD architecture standards, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors capable of delivering integrated, end-to-end IT solutions under stringent security requirements. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 87.5% of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. While small business participation is limited, he consistently allocates 12.5% of awards to 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a targeted but measured commitment to socioeconomic contracting without compromising mission-critical performance needs. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), which accounts for over 70% of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in software publishing and IT consulting. He primarily acquires cloud migration services, cybersecurity integration, legacy system replacement, and custom software development, demonstrating deep technical expertise in enterprise IT modernization and secure cloud transformation.