Megan Rippinger

Megan Rippinger serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions that support public wellness, recreational services, and technology infrastructure. She plays a critical role in executing agency contracting objectives by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services related to fitness and recreation operations, instructional programming, and supporting technology systems, reflecting a blend of operational and administrative needs within public-facing programs. She routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 and frequently utilizes simplified acquisition procedures for lower-dollar requirements. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, her procurement patterns indicate engagement with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses offering fitness center management, sports instruction, and IT support services. She maintains collaborative working relationships with vendors capable of delivering both turnkey recreational solutions and specialized technical services, often requiring performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented deliverables. Her approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, past performance evaluation, and alignment with public service goals. Megan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, avoiding large business set-asides and favoring unrestricted competition only when small business participation is not feasible. This reflects a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a preference for fostering local and niche vendors in recreation and technology sectors. Her primary NAICS focus includes Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), and related IT services such as Computer Related Services (541519) and Management Consulting (541611). She procures services ranging from facility operations and instructor-led programming to administrative support systems and peripheral technology procurement, demonstrating expertise in both human-centered and technical domains within public recreation and wellness initiatives.