Jessie Feliciano

Jessie Feliciano serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Media Activity (DMA) Riverside, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to deliver secure, high-impact multimedia content for military communications and public affairs. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Her acquisitions primarily support the modernization of broadcast infrastructure, digital content delivery systems, and mission-critical communications equipment, with a focus on technical solutions that enhance operational readiness and audience engagement across DoD networks. Feliciano collaborates with a diverse base of vendors, including manufacturers of broadcast and wireless communications equipment, IT system integrators, and specialized service providers in media production and distribution. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions aligned with DoD cybersecurity standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate technical proficiency and mission alignment. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30% of contracts set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2.5% competed under the 8(a) program. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the defense media supply chain while maintaining competitive rigor. Feliciano’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220, encompassing radio and television broadcasting equipment and wireless communications hardware, reflecting her specialization in media infrastructure. She also regularly procures computer systems, peripheral equipment, and related software through NAICS 423430, alongside ancillary services such as facility upgrades under NAICS 238220. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure media transmission systems, digital asset management platforms, and integrated broadcast environments critical to DoD’s public affairs and training missions.