Marlin Ricketts-Evans

Marlin Ricketts-Evans serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Acquisition, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance vehicle safety technologies and evidence-based regulatory initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of complex service contracts, from requirement development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. His work directly supports NHTSA’s mission to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries by securing technical expertise in behavioral research, engineering analysis, and safety testing services. Ricketts-Evans specializes in professional and scientific services contracts aligned with federal safety standards and data-driven policy development. His primary contractor relationships include AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, reflecting a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized technical support in safety research, data analytics, and program evaluation. He consistently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in transportation safety systems and regulatory compliance, fostering collaborative, performance-based partnerships that ensure technical rigor and mission alignment. Ricketts-Evans does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences. His approach ensures broad market access while maintaining rigorous standards for performance and accountability. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) at 66.7% and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) at 33.3%. He routinely acquires services related to vehicle crash testing, safety system validation, behavioral studies, and technical consulting to support NHTSA’s regulatory and research mandates. His expertise lies in procuring high-integrity scientific and engineering services critical to advancing automotive safety standards and public health outcomes.