Naomi Stroud-Richardson

Naomi Stroud-Richardson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across technical and service-based domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex procurements for medical devices, diagnostic supplies, and specialized healthcare support services, requiring detailed technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. She routinely engages with industry stakeholders to foster transparency and competitive bidding while maintaining strict adherence to federal procurement integrity standards. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized manufacturers in the medical and diagnostic sectors. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and reliable performance, often leveraging past performance data and source selection criteria to ensure value and mission alignment. Her approach emphasizes fair competition and accountability across the acquisition spectrum. Naomi demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 32% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 7% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad small business participation, balancing non-set-aside acquisitions with targeted opportunities that expand market access for qualified disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms, in alignment with federal small business goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision medical equipment, laboratory diagnostics, and specialized clinical support services. She also regularly manages logistics contracts under Couriers and Express Delivery Services, underscoring her ability to integrate supply chain and operational support into healthcare delivery systems.