Trevor K Whitaker

Trevor K. Whitaker 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 secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications and IT service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing DISA’s strategic objectives in network resilience, secure virtual private networking, and legacy system modernization. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, systems design, and facilities management contracts that support military-grade connectivity across distributed and hybrid environments. Whitaker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., AOC CONNECT LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure telecom deployment, fiber optic infrastructure, and mission-critical network operations. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical interoperability, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors capable of scaling solutions across enterprise-wide defense networks. His contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of requirements. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 16.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 3.2% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Whitaker’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting his specialization in end-to-end network architecture, secure cloud-enabled communications, and managed infrastructure services. He routinely procures solutions in custom programming, systems integration, and telecom facilities management, ensuring that DISA’s network modernization initiatives remain agile, secure, and interoperable across joint force operations.