Ryan Lockard

Ryan Lockard serves as a key procurement professional within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the reliability and operational readiness of the U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent. He manages complex acquisitions for lifecycle systems engineering, weapons integration, and secure command, control, and communication infrastructure. His portfolio centers on high-assurance technical services critical to strategic deterrence, including systems analysis, test and evaluation, and cybersecurity-enabled defense architectures. Lockard ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with national security imperatives and technological modernization goals. Lockard maintains sustained working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven expertise in nuclear systems integration, secure software development, and classified infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous technical oversight to meet stringent mission requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, Lockard consistently allocates approximately 20% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in strategic defense programs. He prioritizes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services without compromising mission-critical performance standards, fostering a diverse supplier base within the national security ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541621 (Security Systems Services), with additional emphasis on 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). He procures advanced engineering services, systems integration, cybersecurity hardening, and mission-critical R&D supporting submarine-launched ballistic missile systems and strategic weapons infrastructure, reflecting deep technical expertise in defense systems lifecycle management.