Leslie Richardson

Leslie Richardson serves as a Contracting Officer for FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical procurement actions to sustain installation readiness and operational infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses specialized maintenance, medical support, and facility services essential to Air Force base operations, with a focus on modernizing communications systems and ensuring safe, technologically advanced environments. She executes full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides, applying FAR and DFARS regulations to deliver timely, compliant acquisitions that align with strategic Air Force readiness objectives. Richardson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for facility maintenance, medical logistics, and communications infrastructure support, indicating a preference for established, reliable partners with proven performance in government service delivery. Her contracting patterns reflect a balance between long-term vendor collaboration and competitive procurement practices to ensure accountability and mission effectiveness. Her procurement strategy is evenly split between full and open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach ensures broad vendor access while prioritizing small business growth within the Air Force’s sustainment ecosystem. Richardson’s primary NAICS focus is on 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting her oversight of critical communications hardware procurement and transient lodging services for personnel and visiting personnel. Her technical expertise lies in acquiring secure wireless systems, network infrastructure components, and temporary housing solutions that directly support operational tempo and installation sustainability.