Stesnie Ridley

Stesnie Ridley serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where she manages the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and policy analysis. Her portfolio centers on securing expert consulting, training, and technical support services that enhance operational efficiency, public engagement, and digital modernization across federal commerce initiatives. Ridley routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and Part 15 for negotiated acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in economic research and public opinion analytics. She maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary vendor for mission-critical professional services, and engages with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in translation, educational support, and management training. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and measurable outcomes. Ridley’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 28.6% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages small business set-asides to promote equitable access and diversity in the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), 611710 (Educational Support Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 541614 (Process and Logistics Consulting), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She specializes in acquiring linguistic support for multilingual policy outreach, workforce development programs, data analytics consulting, and digital infrastructure enhancements, reflecting deep expertise in services that bridge policy, technology, and public service delivery.