Autumn Ritchie

Autumn Ritchie serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, communications infrastructure, and facility support services essential to maintaining resilient military installations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific policies. Her work directly supports the modernization of critical systems including HVAC, wastewater treatment, and secure communications networks, aligning acquisitions with strategic infrastructure resilience goals. Ritchie maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized technical services across multiple domains. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and technical proficiency. While she engages with a range of qualified vendors, her pattern reflects a preference for established contractors with proven experience in defense infrastructure and mission support environments. Her contracting activity is predominantly open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 12.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Ritchie’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes including 334290 for communications equipment, 423430 for computer and software wholesale distribution, 332992 for small arms ammunition manufacturing, and 332911 for industrial valve systems. These reflect her specialization in procuring mission-enabling hardware, secure data systems, and facility infrastructure components critical to Air Force operations, requiring deep familiarity with defense-grade specifications and supply chain reliability standards.