Thomas C. Graziano

Thomas C. Graziano serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications and systems design services essential to sustaining the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing end-to-end contracting processes for secure, high-capacity network solutions, with a focus on modernizing legacy telecom architectures and deploying encrypted virtual private networks. Graziano specializes in complex, technical acquisitions that ensure interoperability across military and federal networks, often coordinating with engineering and cybersecurity teams to align procurement outcomes with operational requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are centered on the delivery of advanced telecom systems, fiber-optic infrastructure, and secure network design services. Graziano’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical compliance, favoring vendors with proven expertise in DoD-compliant telecommunications and network resilience standards. Graziano’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing vendor qualifications and system interoperability above small business participation criteria. His primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), encompassing the design, integration, and implementation of secure, scalable telecommunications systems. He routinely procures services related to network architecture, secure cloud connectivity, telecom infrastructure modernization, and real-time data transport solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of defense-grade communications and mission-critical network engineering.