Qiana Richmond

Qiana Richmond supports the strategic procurement mission of Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM) within the Department of State, facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical services that sustain U.S. diplomatic operations overseas. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on cybersecurity infrastructure, IT modernization, facility security systems, and technical support services essential to the safety and operational continuity of embassies and consulates. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s priority of enhancing global mission readiness through integrated, risk-informed contracting solutions. Richmond maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of high-capacity vendors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC, as well as international partners such as Pütz Security AG. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions across complex diplomatic environments. She frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in secure IT infrastructure, physical security systems, and mission-critical logistics, prioritizing reliability and compliance over transactional engagements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, competed procurements, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside authority. While small business participation is intentional, it is modestly represented through 8(a) competed and total small business set-asides, each accounting for 7.1% of awards. This reflects a mission-driven focus on capability over socioeconomic designation, though she actively incorporates qualified small businesses when their technical expertise aligns with acquisition requirements. Richmond’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in software publishing (NAICS 513210), computing infrastructure services (NAICS 518210), and specialized instructional services (NAICS 611699), indicating deep engagement with cybersecurity software development, cloud-based data hosting, and technical training for diplomatic personnel. She routinely procures secure IT platforms, encrypted communication systems, and facility-integrated security technologies, demonstrating specialized expertise in mission-critical digital and physical infrastructure procurement.