Steven P. Scharlow

Steven P. Scharlow serves as a key procurement professional within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications and network infrastructure solutions. His responsibilities center on securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications architecture, with a focus on high-capacity, resilient, and secure connectivity systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions including network design, secure virtual private network deployment, fiber optic installation, and custom systems integration services, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Scharlow maintains strong, ongoing relationships with a core group of contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to leveraging both large-capacity service providers and specialized technical firms capable of delivering complex telecom and infrastructure solutions across austere and high-security environments. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, technical responsiveness, and adherence to DoD-wide telecommunications specifications. A pronounced commitment to small business participation characterizes his procurement strategy, with over 56% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 8.7% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting agile, scalable telecom modernization efforts while promoting socioeconomic equity in defense contracting. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), indicating deep engagement in network architecture design, fiber optic cabling, and integrated telecommunications infrastructure. He also frequently procures services under 511210 (Data Processing and Hosting), underscoring expertise in secure cloud-enabled communications platforms and mission-critical IT systems supporting global defense operations.