Cedrick D. Williams

Cedrick D. Williams serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Media Activity (DMA) Riverside, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to deliver secure, high-quality multimedia content for military communications and public affairs. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical media systems, broadcast infrastructure, and digital content platforms, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. His acquisitions focus on enabling operational readiness through advanced media technologies, with an emphasis on timely delivery, cybersecurity integration, and interoperability across DoD networks. Williams collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of broadcast equipment, telecommunications service providers, and IT training firms, fostering partnerships that align with DMA’s evolving technical needs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering ruggedized communication hardware, satellite-enabled content distribution systems, and specialized training solutions for military media personnel. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability under fixed-price and time-and-materials contract types. A strong advocate for small business participation, Williams routinely structures solicitations as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a 46.7% preference for small business contracts. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with DoD’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and television broadcasting equipment manufacturing and 511210 for software publishing, indicating deep expertise in procuring broadcast systems, digital content platforms, and related software solutions. He also frequently acquires electrical supplies, satellite telecommunications services, and computer training programs, underscoring his technical proficiency in media infrastructure modernization and workforce development within the defense communications domain.