Artimae Shepherd

Artimae Shepherd serves as a Contracting Officer at the Defense Media Activity (DMA) Riverside, part of the Department of Defense, where she oversees the acquisition of multimedia and communications systems critical to military public affairs, operational training, and internal information dissemination. Her portfolio centers on securing advanced media production, broadcast infrastructure, and digital content delivery solutions that align with DoD’s strategic imperatives for secure, scalable, and technologically modernized media ecosystems. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific acquisition policies while supporting mission-critical media operations across global defense networks. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Shepherd’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors specializing in broadcast equipment manufacturing, postproduction services, and custom software development for media workflows. She collaborates with a diverse base of commercial and defense-focused suppliers, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in secure content distribution, real-time streaming technologies, and integrated broadcast systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical interoperability, and cybersecurity compliance in all awarded solutions. Shepherd exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 88.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 11.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both innovation and socioeconomic contracting goals. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 512120 (Motion Picture and Video Distribution) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in custom computer programming (541511) and teleproduction services (512191). She routinely procures broadcast automation systems, digital media asset management platforms, secure streaming appliances, and integrated production software—reflecting deep technical expertise in military-grade media infrastructure and digital content lifecycle management.