Rickeyea Singleton

Rickeyea Singleton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within a defense and maritime-focused procurement environment. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards for critical infrastructure and equipment. Her portfolio centers on capital-intensive procurements involving shipbuilding, marine systems, and industrial thermal equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of defense industrial base capabilities. Singleton works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal advisors to structure solicitations that balance mission needs with regulatory rigor, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the acquisition process. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable, Singleton routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in naval architecture, marine propulsion systems, and high-pressure boiler manufacturing. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers with proven track records in defense-related manufacturing, alongside active collaboration with qualified small businesses. She fosters long-term vendor relationships built on performance reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to quality assurance standards under FAR Part 46. Singleton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her awards issued under open competition and 14.3% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers within the maritime and industrial sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing), and 336612 (Boat Building). She specializes in acquiring naval vessels, auxiliary marine systems, and industrial heat transfer equipment, requiring expertise in military specifications, naval engineering standards, and ASME code compliance. Her domain knowledge enables her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure contractual deliverables meet operational readiness requirements.