New NITAAC Acting Director Committed to Innovation

Ricky Clark

Ricky Clark, a seasoned federal contracting professional, deputy director of NIH’s Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), and a U.S. Navy veteran, was recently appointed acting director of NITAAC.

With years of contracting experience across federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Government Publishing Office, Clark brings a deep understanding to his role of the challenges and opportunities in federal IT procurement.

Clark’s leadership is marked by a dedication to innovation and efficiency. Under his guidance, NITAAC administers three best-in-class, government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) for IT services, solutions and commodities; an assisted acquisitions program; and a government-wide strategic solutions program under chief information officer-commodities store (CIO-CS). These GWACs and programs empower NIH to acquire cutting-edge IT services to support critical priorities such as health IT, biomedical research infrastructure and advanced analytics for clinical and scientific innovation.

In addition to managing NITAAC’s comprehensive portfolio, Clark is committed to fostering collaboration within NIH and enhancing customer service to ensure the agency has the resources and tools needed to advance groundbreaking medical research and healthcare innovation. To learn more about NITAAC, visit https://nitaac.nih.gov/.