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 pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for secure network solutions, including fiber optic deployment, secure virtual private networks, and telecom system integration, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic goals of resilience, interoperability, and cyber-hardened connectivity. His acquisitions are primarily performance-based, requiring strict adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards and NIST guidelines. Ranz maintains longstanding 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 are centered on delivering mission-enabling telecommunications infrastructure, with a focus on secure physical layer installations and managed services. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and rapid response capabilities to support dynamic operational requirements across military and federal sites. A defining feature of Ranz’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic equity and small business empowerment. All his acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, fostering a competitive environment that prioritizes innovation and agility from qualified small vendors without regard to 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB subcategories. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), reflecting the critical need for skilled trades to deploy and maintain the physical infrastructure underpinning DoD telecom systems. He procures services related to structured cabling, conduit installation, power distribution, and environmental controls essential to secure data center and field telecom node operations, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the intersection of civil works and secure communications infrastructure.