Stephanie Ricker

Stephanie Ricker serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, operating under the Department of the Navy, where she supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels through the acquisition of mission-critical maritime logistics and maintenance services. Her responsibilities center on managing complex contracting actions for deep-sea freight transportation, ship repair support, and specialized marine equipment, ensuring the continuous deployment and sustainment of naval fleet assets. She operates within a high-stakes operational environment requiring precise compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, with a focus on timely delivery of services that directly impact fleet availability and maritime security. Ricker maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in naval logistics, shipyard support, and technical engineering services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced, large-tier providers with demonstrated performance in maritime operations, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract types to ensure flexibility and mission responsiveness. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 95.1% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a priority for capability and capacity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is minimal at 4.9%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a measured, performance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting. Her technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which accounts for 97.5% of her portfolio, underscoring her expertise in global maritime supply chain management, vessel scheduling, and oceanic transport logistics for defense-critical cargo. She also engages in niche acquisitions under NAICS 488330 for navigational services, demonstrating a specialized understanding of maritime infrastructure and fleet support ecosystems.