Kevin Richter

Kevin Richter serves as a key procurement professional within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to ensure the reliability, security, and operational readiness of the U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent. He manages complex acquisitions for systems engineering, test and evaluation, and weapons integration services critical to submarine-launched ballistic missile programs and associated command, control, and communication infrastructure. His work directly enables lifecycle management of strategic deterrent systems, focusing on high-assurance, mission-critical technical solutions that demand rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and nuclear surety standards. Richter maintains consistent partnerships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These relationships are centered on long-term, high-complexity engineering and R&D contracts requiring deep technical expertise in nuclear systems, guidance and control architectures, and secure communications. His procurement approach emphasizes trusted vendor collaboration with established defense primes capable of meeting stringent security, certification, and systems integration requirements. Richter’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% preference for open competition with no set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities that require specialized technical qualifications and security clearances beyond the scope of typical socioeconomic programs. This reflects the unique nature of strategic deterrent systems, where national security imperatives prioritize technical capability and program continuity over socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) at 75%, with a significant secondary emphasis on NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). He procures advanced systems engineering, modeling and simulation, weapons integration, and test infrastructure services, demonstrating deep expertise in nuclear weapons systems, guidance systems, and secure command and control architectures essential to the Navy’s strategic deterrence posture.