Charles Richardson

Charles Richardson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of mission-critical services. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing agency objectives through transparent, competitive procurement processes. He routinely handles complex solicitations under both full and open competition and set-aside authorities, with a strong emphasis on small business engagement. His portfolio includes contracts for infrastructure support, environmental services, and specialized manufacturing, requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications and socioeconomic compliance. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Richardson’s procurement patterns indicate a consistent preference for engaging small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories. His award distribution reflects a deliberate strategy to foster vendor diversity, with nearly two-thirds of his actions reserved for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern suggests active collaboration with a broad base of qualified small vendors, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and other small business programs, reinforcing his commitment to equitable access and economic opportunity. Richardson demonstrates a pronounced focus on socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his actions designated as total small business set-asides. This high rate underscores a strategic alignment with federal goals to increase small business participation in government contracting. His approach prioritizes competitive set-asides over sole-source or unrestricted awards, promoting market fairness and encouraging new entrants into federal contracting pipelines. His primary NAICS focus areas—238210 (Electrical Contractors), 326199 (Other Plastics Product Manufacturing), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection)—reveal expertise in infrastructure support, industrial manufacturing, and environmental services. He regularly procures specialized electrical installations, custom plastic components, and waste management solutions, requiring technical knowledge in construction standards, material specifications, and regulatory compliance for hazardous and non-hazardous disposal operations.