Yvette McWherter

Yvette McWherter serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a central role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global telecommunications infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions for secure, high-capacity network services, including virtual private networks, fiber-optic connectivity, and mission-critical telecom modernization initiatives. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to ensure resilient, interoperable communications for military and federal operations, with a focus on transitioning legacy systems to next-generation secure architectures. McWherter routinely handles contract actions under performance-based service acquisition frameworks, emphasizing reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and network scalability. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of prime 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 expertise in secure telecom deployment, network engineering, and defense-grade infrastructure support. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions with integrated security controls, rapid deployment timelines, and compliance with DoD information assurance standards. McWherter’s contracting portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-critical focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though it does not diminish the importance of small business innovation within the broader DISA ecosystem. Her approach prioritizes performance, security, and continuity over programmatic set-aside mechanisms. Her procurement activities center on telecommunications services, network infrastructure, and secure data transport solutions, aligning with NAICS categories typically associated with wired and wireless telecom, network systems integration, and managed services for federal defense networks. She specializes in procuring hardened, encrypted, and geographically distributed communication systems that support joint force operations across global theaters.