Stesnie Ridley

Stesnie Ridley supports the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO by managing professional services acquisitions critical to advancing data-driven governance and policy analysis. Responsible for sourcing expert consulting and administrative support, Ridley oversees contracts that enable economic research, public opinion polling, and digital infrastructure modernization. Their procurement portfolio emphasizes high-impact, mission-critical services that inform national economic strategy and enhance public engagement, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational efficiency and evidence-based policymaking. Ridley maintains a primary working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted provider of analytical and technical services, and engages a diverse ecosystem of vendors delivering administrative, management, and information technology support. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven expertise in policy analysis and digital services, while consistently integrating small business partners to ensure competitive responsiveness and innovation across the acquisition lifecycle. A significant portion of Ridley’s procurements prioritize socioeconomic inclusion, with 20% of awards designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses and another 20% set aside for Total Small Business under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor participation and fostering equitable access to federal opportunities. Ridley’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services), reflecting a strong demand for management consulting, administrative support, and operational efficiency services. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 541611 (Management Consulting), 519290 (Information Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring expertise in data analytics, public engagement platforms, and technical advisory services that underpin the agency’s digital transformation and policy development initiatives.