Taylor Schomaker

Taylor Schomaker serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, responsible for managing acquisitions of mission-critical IT services that sustain and modernize DoD information systems. Focused on ensuring secure, resilient, and interoperable communication and computing environments, Schomaker oversees the procurement of specialized software solutions, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy system modernization efforts. Their work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain operational readiness through scalable, secure, and mission-aligned technology capabilities, with a consistent emphasis on risk mitigation and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks. Schomaker collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense IT contractors, including systems integrators, software developers, and cybersecurity service providers, to deliver tailored solutions for complex defense environments. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, the contracting pattern reflects a preference for experienced vendors with proven expertise in DoD-specific compliance, such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and CMMC requirements. Relationships are typically performance-driven, with an emphasis on sustained support, rapid deployment, and adaptability to evolving operational needs. Schomaker’s procurement activities show no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s urgent need for rapid, scalable, and vetted IT solutions in high-stakes defense environments. The primary NAICS classification for Schomaker’s portfolio is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems engineering, IT infrastructure modernization, and managed cybersecurity services. Their technical domain expertise lies in enterprise IT modernization, secure cloud migration, and mission-critical application sustainment for defense networks, ensuring continuous operational support for DoD-wide communication and command systems.