01 / Contracting Office Profile
Hq Defense Media Activity Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code HQ0516
Hq Defense Media Activity is a federal contracting office within DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA). This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Hq Defense Media Activity contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Hq Defense Media Activity accounts for 100.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Hq Defense Media Activity contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$85.71M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $85.71M | 355 | 131 | −24.1% |
| FY 2024 | $112.86M | 454 | 154 | −1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $114.99M | 445 | 169 | +12.8% |
| FY 2022 | $101.92M | 384 | 156 | −9.6% |
| FY 2021 | $112.78M | 415 | 166 | +15.9% |
| FY 2020 | $97.27M | 421 | 181 | −21.3% |
| FY 2019 | $123.56M | 481 | 181 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Hq Defense Media Activity sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) | 97F1 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Hq Defense Media Activity contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $143.50M | 130 | 11 | 19.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $113.31M | 470 | 65 | 15.1% |
| 515120 | TELEVISION BROADCASTING | $74.67M | 61 | 4 | 10.0% |
| 517410 | SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $64.57M | 53 | 6 | 8.6% |
| 512120 | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO DISTRIBUTION | $41.98M | 522 | 35 | 5.6% |
| 334220 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $30.09M | 198 | 51 | 4.0% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $29.97M | 82 | 6 | 4.0% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $26.73M | 53 | 10 | 3.6% |
| 519120 | LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES | $26.22M | 35 | 3 | 3.5% |
| 811213 | COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $25.88M | 31 | 2 | 3.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Hq Defense Media Activity buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $96.51M | 82 | 4 | 12.9% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $52.27M | 104 | 30 | 7.0% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $51.49M | 96 | 7 | 6.9% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $47.76M | 45 | 8 | 6.4% |
| DE01 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) | $39.92M | 73 | 13 | 5.3% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $37.44M | 83 | 14 | 5.0% |
| 6770 | FILM, PROCESSED | $34.54M | 425 | 33 | 4.6% |
| DC10 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER AS A SERVICE | $25.45M | 20 | 2 | 3.4% |
| T009 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC | $24.60M | 17 | 1 | 3.3% |
| R605 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY | $21.44M | 21 | 3 | 2.9% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Hq Defense Media Activity obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC | $79.77M | 70 | 10.6% | NAICS 515120 · PSC T009 |
| ZOLON TECH INC. | $65.02M | 42 | 8.7% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
| VERIZON DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES INC. | $40.79M | 26 | 5.4% | NAICS 515120 · PSC 7030 |
| GRYPHON MARINE, LLC | $39.15M | 47 | 5.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA10 |
| ENCOMPASS DIGITAL MEDIA, INC. | $38.21M | 18 | 5.1% | NAICS 517410 · PSC D399 |
| CGI FEDERAL INC. | $33.21M | 22 | 4.4% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D309 |
| LEWIS-PRICE & ASSOCIATES INC | $25.43M | 69 | 3.4% | NAICS 611430 · PSC U009 |
| RITENET CORP. | $25.35M | 18 | 3.4% | NAICS 517410 · PSC DC10 |
| SUSTAINMENT AND RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC | $19.92M | 17 | 2.7% | NAICS 562910 · PSC U009 |
| SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | $19.67M | 21 | 2.6% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA01 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Hq Defense Media Activity award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 91.1%
Small-business share 11.2%
Set-aside share 71.5%
Average action value $253.5K
Largest recorded action $9.58M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Hq Defense Media Activity award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ051625CE007 | CHESAPEAKE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $530.8K | 541519 | DE01 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
| HQ051625FE073 | V3GATE, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $591.2K | 541519 | 7J20 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
| HQ051625FE077 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Sep 30, 2025 | $748.6K | 511210 | 7B22 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
| HQ051625FE078 | UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS LLLP | Sep 29, 2025 | $188.8K | 512120 | DD01 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
| HQ051625FE080 | TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION | Sep 29, 2025 | $56.3K | 512120 | DD01 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
| HQ051625FE081 | BUENA VISTA NON-THEATRICAL, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $41.6K | 512120 | DD01 | DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Hq Defense Media Activity represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$749.10M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 2,955 contract actions and an average action value of $253.5K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA) and DEPT OF DEFENSE. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 91.1% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541512 and PSC DA01. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.