Supply Chain Reimbursement Program SCRP aka Rip Replace

Supply Chain Reimbursement Program (SCRP aka Rip & Replace)

Widelity Helped Shape the FCC’s $5.3B Supply Chain Reimbursement Program

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Project Overview & Highlights

Widelity not only designed the removal, replacement, and disposal framework behind the FCC’s $5.3 Billion Supply Chain Reimbursement Program, including establishing the official Cost Catalog that defines eligible expenses, but also continues to support its implementation by guiding service providers through every phase of the reimbursement and compliance process.

Client:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Location:

Nationwide Program

Services:

Program Design, Cost Modeling, Cost Catalog Development, Eligibility Standards, Reimbursement Support, Compliance Guidance, Documentation Review

Accomplishments:

  • Designed the full program framework for the FCC’s $5.3B Supply Chain Reimbursement Program
  • Created the Cost Catalog that became the FCC’s trusted pricing reference
  • Supported applicants through every stage of the reimbursement and compliance process
  • Enabled providers to secure reimbursements with reduced delays and stronger documentation

Project Details

The Challenges

The FCC needed a clear, consistent framework to administer the $5.3 billion Supply Chain Reimbursement Program. The challenge involved defining the removal, replacement and disposal process, establishing standardized pricing, and developing tools capable of evaluating diverse real-world costs. Providers also faced significant administrative burden, unclear documentation standards, and extensive compliance requirements that risked delaying funding.

The Solutions

Widelity created the foundational study defining the removal, replacement, and disposal process, as well as the Cost Catalog that became the FCC’s official pricing and suitability standard, ensuring transparency and fairness across all reimbursement decisions. Our team developed user-friendly tools, guidance, and workflows that simplify documentation, reduce administrative overhead, and streamline FCC review. Beyond program design, we provide ongoing post-award support, helping service providers navigate compliance, respond to FCC inquiries, and complete reimbursement requests efficiently.

The Results

Our expertise helped the FCC establish a transparent, data-driven framework for managing $5.3 billion in reimbursements and empowered service providers to navigate it with confidence. Our Cost Catalog became the FCC’s trusted pricing reference, streamlining reviews and ensuring consistent, equitable funding decisions. Through our ongoing post-award support, clients have successfully secured hundreds of millions of dollars in reimbursements, with fewer delays, reduced administrative burden, and stronger compliance outcomes across the board.

Ami Ripka Programs Division
Ami Ripka
Sr. Vice President & Director,
Programs Division

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Ami Ripka Programs Division

Ami Ripka

Sr. Vice President & Director,
Programs Division

Ami Ripka is a seasoned executive with more than 26 years of leadership experience spanning program management, compliance, financial oversight, and organizational strategy. She brings deep expertise in government compliance, federal reimbursement programs, broadband funding initiatives, and large-scale operations, having guided both military and civilian teams through complex regulatory and financial frameworks.

She currently serves as Vice President and Director of the Programs Division at Widelity, Inc., where she oversees cross-division collaboration, workforce planning, and organizational design in support of corporate growth. In this role, she provides executive leadership of major initiatives including the Security and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP), Supply Chain Data Collection (SCDC), and multiple state and federal broadband grant programs. Under her guidance, Widelity has secured over $860 million in approved client reimbursements, while implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, auditability, and revenue growth.

Previously, Ami served as Director of Operations and Project Manager at Widelity, where she managed federal compliance programs, authored complex process frameworks, and advised leadership in decision-making. She also spent over two decades in the United States Air Force, where she rose as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. In that capacity, she led teams in financial management and payroll oversight, directed multimillion-dollar budget allocations, ensured compliance with federal regulations, and advised leadership on critical fiscal strategies for special access programs.

Ami holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an Associate in Applied Science in Financial Management from the Community College of the Air Force. She has completed specialized training in Lean Six Sigma, financial management principles, and process optimization.

She is recognized for her ability to build high-performing organizations, align strategic vision with operational execution, and drive measurable results across diverse teams and industries.

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