Tamara J Norrenberns

Tamara J. Norrenberns 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 information technology services that sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, and contract award, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and DISA’s strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio centers on secure network solutions, virtual private network deployments, and interoperable telecom systems that support military and federal operations worldwide. Norrenberns maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in secure fiber-optic connectivity, managed network services, and enterprise-grade telecom integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term service sustainment, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in compliance and mission readiness. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through 33.3% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting high-assurance telecom requirements. Norrenberns’ acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in custom software integration, network management platforms, and secure cloud-enabled telecom services. Her expertise lies in procuring solutions that enhance resilience, cybersecurity, and interoperability across distributed military networks, ensuring the DoD’s communications architecture remains adaptive and mission-ready.