Ricky Jaramillo

Ricky Jaramillo serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-Dugway Proving Ground under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of high-precision instrumentation, calibration services, and specialized maintenance for experimental and field-deployed systems critical to chemical, biological, radiological, and electromagnetic testing. His role is central to ensuring the operational readiness and measurement accuracy of sensor arrays and control systems used in classified and mission-critical defense evaluations. Jaramillo specializes in complex, technical procurements requiring rigorous compliance with military standards, often involving custom-engineered equipment and certified maintenance protocols for sensitive test environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Flow Sciences, Inc., Sterilization Technologies Equipment and Maintenance Inc., CRFS, Inc., Affigent, LLC, and Endigit Inc. These contractors provide niche capabilities in environmental chamber fabrication, precision calibration, RF signal analysis, and embedded systems maintenance—areas requiring deep technical expertise and security clearances. Jaramillo’s contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in proven performance, technical adaptability, and adherence to stringent military specifications. Jaramillo demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to channel resources to small businesses located in historically underutilized zones, fostering regional economic development while accessing specialized, agile service providers. His procurement pattern prioritizes HUBZone-certified firms capable of delivering high-reliability technical support in remote or restricted operational environments. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he oversees facility modifications, environmental enclosure installations, and infrastructure upgrades supporting advanced testing ranges. These projects involve integrating specialized ventilation, shielding, and sensor mounting systems into controlled test facilities, requiring coordination between construction contractors and technical engineers to meet exacting DoD performance criteria.