Capt RichardMarsh

Capt Richard Marsh serves as a Contracting Officer with the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition and sustainment of critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. His portfolio focuses on the lifecycle support of guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system components. Capt Marsh executes full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring operational readiness through timely procurement of technical services and specialized equipment. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with the Air Force’s modernization priorities for space and air dominance. Capt Marsh collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in defense-grade engineering, systems integration, and environmental control technologies. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with Tier 1 defense contractors and niche technical service providers capable of supporting classified and sensitive aerospace environments. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and risk mitigation through rigorous source selection and contract administration practices. Capt Marsh demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement approach prioritizes socioeconomic opportunities without compromising mission-critical requirements, consistently awarding contracts to qualified small businesses while maintaining an 80% open competition posture. He actively leverages the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and supports 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB participants where technical capabilities align with acquisition needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333415 for commercial and industrial environmental control systems, particularly thermal management solutions for aerospace platforms, and NAICS 541990 for specialized technical services including systems engineering, cybersecurity support, and mission-critical sustainment analysis. Capt Marsh’s expertise centers on integrating advanced environmental and technical services to ensure the reliability of space and missile systems under extreme operational conditions.