Derrick Riddle

Derrick Riddle serves as a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions within his organization’s acquisition framework. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR and agency-specific policies, while executing competitive and non-competitive solicitations to meet mission-critical needs. His expertise lies in the planning, negotiation, and administration of service-based contracts, particularly those involving professional and management consulting services. Derrick’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver high-value, efficient, and transparent procurement outcomes through sound contract strategy and risk mitigation. While specific contractor names are not available, Derrick routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors offering strategic advisory, operational improvement, and organizational development services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated technical competence and past performance in management consulting. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in clear performance metrics, deliverable-based milestones, and rigorous contract oversight to ensure accountability and outcomes alignment. Derrick’s procurement portfolio is entirely composed of non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic preferences such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. This approach suggests an emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic criteria. His contracting decisions reflect a consistent application of FAR Part 6 requirements, prioritizing competition and cost-effectiveness across all solicitations. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services — encompassing strategic planning, process optimization, performance management, and organizational change initiatives. Derrick specializes in acquiring high-level advisory services that support agency modernization, efficiency improvements, and policy implementation. His domain expertise lies in evaluating consultant qualifications, scope of work design, and performance-based payment structures to ensure measurable outcomes from professional services contracts.