Cheryl Ricker

Cheryl Ricker serves as a key procurement lead within the W40M MRCO East under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize military medical and laboratory capabilities. She oversees the procurement of clinical diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, biomedical maintenance equipment, and associated support technologies critical to field and garrison medical operations. Her portfolio emphasizes mission-critical healthcare infrastructure, ensuring rapid diagnostic readiness and operational medical readiness through timely, compliant contracting practices aligned with Army Health System priorities. Ricker maintains established relationships with leading medical technology providers, including Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Combat Medical Systems LLC, with whom she collaborates on complex procurements involving in-vitro diagnostics, surgical devices, and field-deployable medical systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities in military-grade medical equipment, while also engaging niche suppliers for specialized biomedical maintenance solutions. Covered by Love Inc. appears in her vendor roster, indicating targeted support for unique service offerings in medical logistics or facility support. Her contracting activity shows a strong preference for open, unrestricted competitions, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-asides. Small business participation is present but limited, with 8(a) competed awards accounting for 7.1% and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 at 3.6%, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic targeting. This pattern underscores a prioritization of performance and readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Ricker’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), alongside significant activity in 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing). She routinely acquires high-complexity medical devices, laboratory testing systems, and sterile supply kits essential for combat casualty care and garrison health services, demonstrating deep expertise in biomedical procurement and military medical logistics.