Talaya Jones

Talaya Jones supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in executing mission-critical IT and systems acquisition strategies aligned with the Department of Defense’s C4I modernization priorities. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on securing secure, interoperable information systems and services that sustain global military communications. She routinely manages complex acquisitions for custom software development, systems design, and engineering services, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic goals in cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and spectrum management. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, end-to-end IT infrastructure for national defense operations. Jones maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Expression Networks LLC, a key vendor providing specialized IT and systems integration solutions. Her procurement pattern reflects a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and performance-based task orders. These partnerships emphasize technical excellence, compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and rapid deployment of mission-critical capabilities under tight operational timelines. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from emerging defense contractors. Jones primarily procures services under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with additional focus on computer systems design and specialized technical consulting. Her acquisitions target secure software development, mission-specific system architecture, and integrated IT sustainment solutions, reflecting deep expertise in defense-grade IT modernization, zero-trust architecture, and cloud-enabled command and control systems.