Tricia L. Singler

Tricia L. Singler serves as a key procurement professional within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she supports the acquisition of critical communications infrastructure essential to Department of Defense global operations. Her responsibilities encompass managing complex contracts for secure network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and interoperable telecom services that sustain mission-critical military communications. She routinely handles performance-based, service-oriented acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on outcomes-driven requirements that align with DISA’s strategic objectives of resilience, cybersecurity, and legacy system transformation. Singler maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of 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 established vendors with proven capabilities in fiber optic deployment, secure telecom integration, and enterprise network management. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and operational continuity, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate consistent performance and adherence to DoD security standards. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. While small business participation is limited to 6.7%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing technical competence and scalability over socioeconomically targeted categories. Singler’s portfolio is concentrated in NAICS codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 517919 (Other Telecommunications), and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in network services, secure data transmission, and mission-critical IT support. She frequently procures managed network services, secure cloud connectivity, fiber infrastructure, and systems integration solutions that enable seamless interoperability across joint military and federal command environments.