Stephen Dimitriou

Stephen Dimitriou supports the Headquarters Defense Media Activity (HQ DMA) in managing critical media and communications acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to produce, distribute, and broadcast multimedia content to U.S. military personnel and global audiences. He oversees procurement activities for broadcast infrastructure, digital content delivery systems, and strategic communications platforms, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for security, scalability, and operational readiness. His role centers on acquiring end-to-end media solutions that sustain morale and project strategic messaging across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Dimitriou collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of contractors specializing in media production, telecommunications, and IT infrastructure. His procurement patterns reflect partnerships with firms experienced in satellite telecommunications, broadcast equipment manufacturing, and data hosting services, often engaging vendors with proven capabilities in secure content distribution and military-grade transmission systems. He maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, prioritizing technical proficiency and compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements while fostering long-term relationships with both large-capability providers and agile small business innovators. His contracting activity demonstrates a strong preference for small business participation, with over 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for economically disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing DoD’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance. Dimitriou’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 512120 (Motion Picture and Video Distribution) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting his expertise in media content systems and transmission hardware. He also regularly procures services under 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting) and 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), underscoring his technical proficiency in secure, scalable digital infrastructure. His domain expertise spans broadcast automation, encrypted streaming, and integrated media platforms essential to modern military information operations.