Melissa Rivera-Weedin

Melissa Rivera-Weedin serves as a Contract Specialist at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical technology and professional services that support the agency’s regulatory oversight and market surveillance capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her work directly enables the SEC’s mission to enforce federal securities laws by ensuring timely access to advanced data analytics platforms, custom software solutions, and cybersecurity-enabled information systems that enhance market transparency and fraud detection. Rivera-Weedin maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading federal contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, Maximus Federal Consulting, Team GreenZone JV, and Procentrix, LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on delivering specialized IT services, data infrastructure, and analytical tools tailored to financial market monitoring. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering collaborative vendor relationships that align with the SEC’s high-stakes operational environment. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 28.6% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business capabilities while preserving flexibility to meet urgent technical demands. She actively engages with small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, supporting broad participation without favoring specific set-aside programs. Rivera-Weedin’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting her specialization in bespoke software development, data integration, and analytical system modernization. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), underscoring her expertise in securing cloud-enabled infrastructure, cybersecurity support, and technical consulting critical to the SEC’s digital transformation initiatives.