Stesnie Ridley

Stesnie A. Ridley serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support the delivery of K-12 educational services to military-connected students worldwide. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and DoD procurement policies. Ridley primarily manages service-based contracts aligned with DoDEA’s mission to sustain academic excellence, focusing on educational content, instructional support, and operational infrastructure for globally dispersed school communities. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in curriculum development, communications, training, and facility support services. Ridley fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships, emphasizing accountability, timely delivery, and alignment with DoDEA’s educational outcomes. Her procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market engagement and value-driven outcomes. While small business participation is limited to 7.7% of awards, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, she remains attentive to socioeconomic opportunities when market conditions and capability align. Ridley’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511130 (Publishing, Except Internet) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her emphasis on digital learning content and educational technology. She also routinely procures services under 611710 (Educational Support Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services), demonstrating deep expertise in supporting curriculum delivery, educator development, and logistical coordination for DoDEA’s international and domestic school network.