Ronald L Riley

TSgt Ronald L. Riley serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA9401 377 MSG PK unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced aerospace and defense systems critical to air force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of mission-critical instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, electronic warfare support systems, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. Riley ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing sensor networks and sustaining high-performance technical capabilities across deployed and garrisoned operations. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., who consistently deliver specialized technical services and high-precision equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, electromagnetic systems integration, and environmental compliance support. Riley fosters collaborative, performance-driven contracting relationships that emphasize technical fidelity, rapid response, and lifecycle sustainment. Riley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 53% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, ensuring opportunities for firms certified under socioeconomic programs, including SDVOSB and WOSB, while maintaining rigorous technical evaluation standards. This approach supports both mission effectiveness and broader DoD socioeconomic objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sensor systems, precision control instrumentation, and electronic test equipment. He also regularly acquires specialized communications hardware and management consulting services supporting technical integration, demonstrating a technical domain proficiency in defense electronics and systems engineering support.