Christopher Capers

Christopher Capers serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of Contracts at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and research services essential to sustaining international broadcasting operations. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for secure transmission systems, data infrastructure, and social science research initiatives that support audience engagement strategies abroad. Capers ensures all procurements align with USAGM’s mission of delivering independent media to global audiences, prioritizing operational resilience, workforce mobility, and the secure decommissioning of legacy systems. He handles complex, mission-critical acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with federal cybersecurity and international broadcasting standards. Capers maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in computing infrastructure and social science research, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable data hosting, remote transmission support, and culturally informed media research. His contracting approach favors agile, responsive partners who can operate in high-risk, low-infrastructure environments and meet strict compliance requirements for international operations. His procurement strategy is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity among disadvantaged entrepreneurs, including 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned small businesses. Capers actively structures solicitations to maximize participation from socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, embedding small business goals into every solicitation’s evaluation criteria. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 518210, where he procures cloud-based data processing, secure web hosting, and remote infrastructure management services, and NAICS 541720, where he supports research on media impact, audience behavior, and cross-cultural communication. These domains require deep expertise in digital transmission protocols, data sovereignty, and qualitative research methodologies, positioning Capers as a specialist in mission-driven technology and behavioral science acquisitions for global media operations.