Tina Book

Tina Book supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in executing mission-critical telecommunications acquisitions that secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on network resilience, secure virtual private networks, and legacy system modernization, ensuring interoperability across military and federal operations. Her procurement activities center on acquiring advanced telecom solutions that meet stringent DoD security and performance standards, with an emphasis on scalable, next-generation connectivity platforms. Tina 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 vendors with proven expertise in secure fiber-optic deployment, encrypted communications systems, and mission-critical network integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure operational readiness and sustainment of defense-grade telecom assets. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Tina prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 79% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses across multiple categories, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and foster innovation from non-traditional defense suppliers. This commitment aligns with DISA’s broader goals of building a resilient, diverse contractor ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting her specialization in secure network access controls, intrusion detection, and physical-digital infrastructure protection. She also procures specialized telecom hardware and supporting systems under related codes, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with secure communications architectures, fiber optic deployment, and hardened network components critical to military operations.