Jeramee C. Rice

Jeramee C. Rice serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Embassy Jakarta, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical support services that sustain diplomatic operations across Indonesia. In this role, Rice ensures the timely and compliant procurement of non-clinical, mission-enabling services essential to the security, functionality, and operational readiness of U.S. government personnel and programs. Their portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, logistics support, environmental health services, and infrastructure sustainment, all aligned with the Department of State’s mandate to maintain secure and resilient diplomatic premises. Rice operates within a high-compliance, security-conscious environment, ensuring all acquisitions adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and diplomatic mission requirements. Rice maintains a broad and consistent vendor engagement strategy, working with a diverse pool of service providers qualified to deliver complex, mission-critical support under embassy-specific constraints. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the contracting pattern reflects a preference for experienced, vetted firms capable of operating in high-risk, foreign-hostile environments with strict security protocols. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing responsiveness, cultural adaptability, and compliance with U.S. government standards for overseas operations. Rice’s procurement activity reflects a 100% preference for open, unrestricted competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This approach prioritizes mission-critical capability and operational continuity over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the embassy’s unique operational environment and the need for proven, scalable service providers capable of meeting stringent security and reliability benchmarks. The primary NAICS classification for Rice’s acquisitions is 561990 (All Other Support Services), indicating a focus on specialized, non-standardized support functions including facility management, security support coordination, environmental compliance, and administrative infrastructure services. This specialization underscores deep expertise in procuring tailored, mission-critical services that cannot be standardized across broader federal portfolios.