Ricky L. Shannon

Ricky L. Shannon serves as a Contracting Officer with the W6QM MICC-FDO at Fort Eustis under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex professional and technical service acquisitions that directly support Army mission command, training readiness, and sustainment operations. He executes full and open competitions as well as socioeconomic set-asides to procure critical capabilities in scientific consulting, facility support, and logistics-enabled training environments. His portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of services essential to modernizing battlefield decision-making systems and delivering high-fidelity educational experiences for soldiers and leaders, aligning procurement actions with the Army’s strategic priorities in cyber resilience and operational readiness. Shannon maintains a focused contractor relationship with BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC as the primary vendor for high-value professional services, while also engaging a diverse base of smaller firms to meet specialized technical needs. His contracting approach balances reliance on established defense contractors with deliberate outreach to niche providers capable of delivering tailored solutions in training systems, cyber support, and facility maintenance. He fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize accountability, innovation, and mission alignment across the acquisition lifecycle. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside significant use of 8(a) competed contracts and HUBZone set-asides. This balanced approach ensures equitable access for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. His consistent application of socioeconomic authorities demonstrates a deliberate effort to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diversified vendor engagement. Shannon’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541720 (Janitorial Services), with additional emphasis on engineering services and professional technical support under 541330 and 541990. He regularly acquires mission-critical services including training system development, facility operations support, and institutional building construction, reflecting a unique blend of high-tech consulting and essential infrastructure services vital to sustaining Army readiness at scale.