Takya E. Smith

Takya E. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and systems design services that underpin the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for secure, high-capacity network solutions, including the modernization of legacy telecom systems and the deployment of encrypted virtual private networks. Her work directly supports DISA’s mandate to ensure resilient, interoperable, and cyber-secure connectivity across military and federal operations, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Smith maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading providers of defense-grade telecommunications and systems integration services, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by technical rigor, adherence to DoD security standards, and a focus on scalable, future-proof solutions. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in secure network architecture, fiber-optic infrastructure, and mission-critical system design. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under no set-aside categories, indicating a preference for full and open competition based on technical merit and capability rather than socioeconomic preferences. This approach aligns with the Telecommunications Division’s need for rapid, scalable, and standardized solutions across a complex operational environment. Smith’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting her specialization in end-to-end systems engineering, network design, and secure infrastructure integration. She consistently procures services related to network modernization, secure cloud-enabled communications, and interoperable telecom architecture, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-grade telecommunications systems and mission-critical IT infrastructure.