Brenda Harley

Brenda Harley serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Headquarters Defense Media Activity (HQ DMA), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring the goods and services necessary to sustain the agency’s mission of producing and distributing multimedia content to U.S. military personnel and global audiences. Her procurement activities support the modernization of broadcast infrastructure, secure content delivery systems, and digital media platforms, ensuring mission-critical communications remain operational and resilient. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning technical services, equipment procurement, and event support, aligning with HQ DMA’s strategic priorities in media innovation and operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Brenda maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large-scale technology providers and specialized small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive suppliers capable of delivering customized software solutions, broadcast equipment, and installation services under tight operational timelines. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who understand the unique security and compliance requirements of Department of Defense media operations. Brenda demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate partnerships with small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs, even as the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (custom computer programming services), 334220 (broadcast and communications equipment manufacturing), and 561920 (event and trade show organizers), indicating deep expertise in digital media systems, broadcast hardware, and event-based content delivery. She routinely procures technical solutions for live-streaming infrastructure, cybersecurity-hardened media servers, and field-deployable production systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense media technology domains.