Charles C. Richardson

Charles C. Richardson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, utilities modernization, security systems, and technical support services essential to national security space operations. His work ensures operational readiness through timely procurement of construction, maintenance, and specialized logistical services aligned with DoD acquisition regulations and infrastructure resilience priorities. Richardson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT, TECH O. R., LLC, KING FREIGHT LLC, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on niche providers offering construction, pest control, equipment repair, transportation, and tactical supply services tailored to remote, high-security environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance in mission-critical settings, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and rigorous contract administration. A strong advocate for small business participation, Richardson consistently prioritizes set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately half of his acquisitions designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides. He also regularly awards contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to expand opportunity while enhancing vendor diversity. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both small business inclusion and mission-critical performance, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for equitable access and resilience in the supply base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 811310 (Machinery and Equipment Repair), and 532412 (Construction Equipment Rental), underscoring expertise in sustaining physical infrastructure and operational environments. He routinely procures services related to facility upkeep, utility systems, equipment maintenance, and logistics support critical to the enduring functionality of space launch and test sites.