Alfredia Rich-Murphy

Alfredia Rich-Murphy serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain national maritime readiness and support the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily for vessel maintenance, infrastructure modernization, and maritime logistics services. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in shipyard capabilities, crew training support, and fleet operational readiness. Her key contractor relationships center on CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a recurring partnership in maritime communications and navigation systems. She frequently engages with specialized vendors offering technical services for vessel systems, marine infrastructure, and regulatory compliance solutions, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical precision. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability and mission-critical functionality, often requiring vendors to demonstrate deep domain expertise in maritime environments. Rich-Murphy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 63% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, actively leveraging set-aside authorities to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting the Maritime Administration’s operational resilience goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), indicating deep engagement with shipyard maintenance, hull systems, and marine facility upgrades. She also procures engineering services and management consulting to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, demonstrating technical fluency in maritime infrastructure lifecycle management and defense readiness systems.