Hayder Faisal ( Contracting officer)

Hayder Faisal serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of Contracts at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, where he plays a pivotal role in securing the technical infrastructure essential to international broadcasting operations. Responsible for managing acquisition lifecycle activities from solicitation to contract award and administration, Faisal ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing USAGM’s mission to maintain secure, reliable transmission systems abroad. His portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of specialized audio and video equipment, transmission hardware, and related R&D services critical to sustaining global media outreach in remote and high-risk environments. Faisal cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of broadcast-grade transmission equipment and firms specializing in media infrastructure modernization. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large-scale systems integrators and niche technical suppliers capable of supporting ruggedized, field-deployable solutions. He emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in overseas deployment and cybersecurity-integrated broadcasting systems. Faisal exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in procurement, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to increase opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in communications technology and media systems. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without reliance on specialized set-aside programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone, instead favoring broad-based small business competition to drive innovation and cost efficiency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), where he acquires broadcast transmitters, satellite uplink systems, and field-deployable encoding equipment. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), supporting content delivery optimization and audience engagement analytics. Faisal’s expertise spans technical domains including RF transmission, digital media infrastructure, and secure communications systems essential to global media operations.