Capt Richard Snyder

Capt Richard Snyder serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize operational readiness through specialized professional services. He assists in the execution of acquisitions for systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness priorities. While not the primary contracting officer, Snyder plays a critical role in contract administration, requirement validation, and vendor coordination, particularly for complex technical and management consulting procurements. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supports the seamless integration of contractor capabilities into Air Force operational frameworks. Snyder maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a preference for established partners with deep expertise in technical consulting and applied research. These partnerships are typically structured around long-term, performance-based contracts requiring high levels of technical integration and mission alignment. His procurement patterns suggest a reliance on vendors capable of delivering specialized SETA support, cybersecurity services, and data-driven analytical solutions, often under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or other flexible contract vehicles. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 38% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 3.7% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, Snyder actively facilitates socioeconomic goals by ensuring qualified small businesses are included in competitive solicitations and technical evaluations. The primary NAICS categories under his purview include 541611 for administrative and management consulting services, 541519 for other computer-related services, and 611699 for specialized instructional services. These reflect a focus on enterprise-level advisory support, IT modernization, and workforce development initiatives that directly enable Air Force mission effectiveness through technical and managerial expertise.