Michelle Richards

Michelle Richards is a procurement professional focused on technical and professional services acquisitions. Her role involves managing the solicitation and award process for specialized service contracts that support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a balanced approach to competition. Approximately 66.7% of acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, while 33.3% are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a commitment to increasing small business participation in the agency's supply chain. Her industry focus is heavily concentrated in technical domains, with a primary emphasis on Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). Additionally, her procurement activity extends to All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990), indicating a specialization in high-complexity professional service requirements.