Ida M. Ryan

Ida M. Ryan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to secure reliable, secure, and efficient operational infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical services, with a primary focus on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity solutions that underpin the administration of Social Security programs. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with modernization goals for IT systems and administrative support services. Ryan maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, with whom she collaborates on complex, performance-based contracts for IT modernization and facility management services. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, clear performance metrics, and long-term vendor accountability, fostering stable, results-driven relationships that support sustained operational continuity. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on broad market engagement. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 15.4% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Ryan’s technical focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), with additional activity in 519190 (Other Information Services) and 561110 (Office Administrative Services). She specializes in procuring custom software, cloud-enabled platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and integrated administrative support systems critical to SSA’s digital transformation and service delivery infrastructure.