Ric Chaltry

Ric Chaltry serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment. In this role, he ensures that procurement activities align with operational requirements for critical communication infrastructure, coordinating closely with technical stakeholders to define performance specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage contract performance. His acquisitions typically involve complex systems such as transmitters, receivers, antennas, and associated signal processing hardware, often requiring compliance with federal telecommunications standards and cybersecurity protocols. Chaltry plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into technically sound, competitively awarded contracts that support reliable, high-performance communication networks. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Chaltry’s procurement patterns indicate engagement with a broad range of manufacturers and integrators specializing in commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-designed broadcast and wireless equipment. He works with both large defense and commercial technology vendors and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical and interoperability requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation rigor, and performance-based acquisition methods to ensure delivery of mission-critical systems. Chaltry’s portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests that his requirements prioritize technical capability, scale, and performance over socioeconomic targeting, though it does not preclude small business participation when they meet stringent technical criteria. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 334220, demonstrating deep specialization in the manufacturing and integration of radio and television broadcasting equipment and wireless communications hardware. He routinely procures high-frequency transmission systems, RF amplifiers, digital modulators, and satellite uplink components, underscoring his expertise in electromagnetic spectrum management and broadcast infrastructure modernization.