Anthony V. Ricciardi

Anthony V. Ricciardi serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize surface ship systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical engineering and electronic systems, including propulsion, damage control, ballast, and industrial control infrastructure. His work directly enables naval readiness by ensuring the integration of advanced technologies onto warships, with a focus on high-reliability, defense-grade components and systems. Ricciardi handles contract actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, prioritizing technical performance, lifecycle support, and compliance with naval engineering standards. He maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for industry leaders with proven expertise in marine power systems, shipboard electronics, and ruggedized instrumentation. Ricciardi’s contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and adherence to military specifications, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-essential hardware and integrated systems. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 12.7% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced commitment to both operational necessity and broad industrial base development. Ricciardi’s primary NAICS focus includes turbine and turbine generator manufacturing, shipbuilding and repair, and the production of electrical measurement instruments and current-carrying wiring devices. He procures high-integrity components for shipboard power distribution, propulsion control, and real-time monitoring systems, demonstrating deep expertise in naval electrical and mechanical integration domains. His work ensures the reliability of critical systems across the Navy’s surface fleet.