Timothy D. Ranz

Timothy D. Ranz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and IT services that sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including requirements validation, solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration, with a focus on secure network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and interoperable command and control systems. His work directly supports DISA’s mission to ensure resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. Ranz maintains consistent working relationships with leading telecommunications and systems integration 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 vendors with proven expertise in secure fiber-optic networks, enterprise-grade telecom infrastructure, and DoD-compliant network services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with NIST and DoD cybersecurity standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—75%—are conducted under full and open competition, Ranz demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly incorporating Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides at 12.5% and 6.3% respectively, alongside Total Small Business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad vendor participation while maintaining mission readiness. His procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a strong technical focus on network architecture, systems integration, and managed IT services. He frequently procures solutions involving secure cloud enablement, network monitoring tools, and custom telecom platform development, demonstrating deep domain expertise in DoD-wide telecommunications modernization initiatives.