Dereck Rickman

Dereck Rickman serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Acquisition at the Federal Trade Commission, supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s mission to advance development finance and private sector investment in emerging economies. He manages the acquisition of specialized professional and technical services critical to program execution, with a focus on governance capacity building, environmental and social risk management, and legal compliance in international operations. His portfolio centers on training, legal advisory, and corporate management services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic development objectives. Rickman collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including law firms specializing in international regulatory frameworks, professional training providers with expertise in institutional development, and corporate advisory offices experienced in multilateral project governance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work requirements, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, mission-critical services across dynamic global environments. He demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of his acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in technical and professional services. While the majority of his contracts remain open competition, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on fostering innovation and diversity in the vendor base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), where he secures customized capacity-building programs, and NAICS 541110 (Offices of Lawyers), where he engages legal experts in international development law and compliance. He also frequently procures corporate management services under NAICS 551114 to support operational oversight of multi-country initiatives, demonstrating deep domain expertise in institutional development and cross-border program administration.