Bernice Q. Homan

Bernice Q. Homan serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Media Activity (DMA) Riverside, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the Department of Defense’s multimedia and communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for digital content production, broadcast systems, and mission-critical media technologies, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for security, interoperability, and operational readiness. Her work directly enables DMA’s mission to deliver secure, high-impact media to military personnel and the public through television, digital platforms, and integrated broadcasting systems. Homan collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in media distribution, broadcast equipment, and custom software development. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering end-to-end multimedia solutions, from content creation to secure transmission systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who can meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and operational requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 10.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad market competition while ensuring qualified small businesses have equitable access. Homan’s primary focus lies in NAICS 512120 (Motion Picture and Video Distribution), where she procures digital media delivery platforms and content management systems. She also regularly acquires broadcast equipment (334220), custom programming services (541511), and specialized communication hardware, reflecting deep expertise in integrated media ecosystems. Her technical domain spans broadcast infrastructure, secure streaming protocols, and mission-tailored software applications essential to DoD public affairs and operational training.