Steven Crum

Steven Crum serves as Project Manager within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he leads the planning, execution, and oversight of mission-critical telecommunications acquisitions. Responsible for ensuring the secure, scalable, and resilient delivery of global network infrastructure, Crum manages end-to-end procurement cycles for complex systems integration projects that support DoD-wide communications modernization. His portfolio centers on high-assurance network solutions, including secure virtual private networks, fiber-optic backbone enhancements, and interoperable command and control systems, aligning directly with DISA’s mandate to sustain and advance the Department’s strategic communications architecture. Crum maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with a core group of prime contractors 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 deep technical collaboration on large-scale systems design and implementation, with a focus on delivering secure, high-capacity telecom solutions under strict DoD compliance standards. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, proven technical performance, and seamless integration with existing defense networks. Crum’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the most qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are selected to meet urgent and complex defense telecommunications requirements. His primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a specialization in custom-engineered telecom architecture, network modernization, and mission-critical systems integration. Crum consistently procures services involving secure network design, cloud-enabled telecom platforms, cybersecurity-hardened infrastructure, and interoperability testing for joint military operations, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-grade telecommunications engineering and systems lifecycle management.