Leila S. Miller

Leila S. Miller serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Media Activity (DMA) Riverside, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, high-quality multimedia content for Department of Defense communications and operational training. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical media systems, broadcast infrastructure, and digital content services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. Her work directly enables the modernization of DoD’s media ecosystem by facilitating timely access to mission-critical technologies and services. Miller collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, primarily in the broadcasting, telecommunications, and custom software development sectors. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering integrated media solutions, including broadcast equipment, postproduction services, and secure digital platforms. She maintains professional, results-driven relationships with both large-capability contractors and small businesses, emphasizing performance, innovation, and compliance. Her contracting approach strongly prioritizes small business participation, with over 36% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses at 1%. Though the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, Miller actively promotes socioeconomic goals through targeted outreach and transparent solicitation design, reinforcing DMA Riverside’s commitment to inclusive economic opportunity. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 334220 for broadcast and communications equipment manufacturing, followed by 511210 for software publishing and 541519 for other computer-related services. She specializes in procuring end-to-end media production systems, custom programming for content management platforms, and teleproduction services that support DoD’s evolving digital communication needs. Her expertise lies at the intersection of media technology and national security procurement, ensuring acquisitions align with operational readiness and cybersecurity standards.