Fredrick D Sterdivant

Fredrick D. Sterdivant serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily supporting national security and defense technology requirements. His portfolio centers on high-precision equipment, avionics, ordnance systems, and specialized maintenance services, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Sterdivant cultivates relationships with a diverse range of industry partners, including prime contractors specializing in aerospace components, defense electronics, and ordnance manufacturing, as well as qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions. He consistently engages with vendors possessing ITAR and DD2345 compliance, ensuring supply chain integrity and export control adherence. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit evaluation, and performance-based contracting to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining fiscal accountability. While the vast majority of his acquisitions—95.2%—are conducted as full and open competitions, Sterdivant demonstrates a deliberate and measured commitment to small business participation, with 4.8% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes socioeconomic programs that align with mission needs, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment), 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), 332993 (ammunition manufacturing), and 811210 (electronic equipment repair). These domains reflect his expertise in acquiring mission-critical hardware, precision instrumentation, and sustainment services essential to military readiness and operational capability.