Richard A. Harvey

Richard A. Harvey serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for civil works and military infrastructure projects. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the district’s priorities in water resource management, flood control, and hydropower facility maintenance. His acquisitions primarily support the construction, repair, and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and associated control systems, often involving complex engineering and environmental compliance requirements. Harvey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including JR MERIT, INC., NORTHBANK CIVIL AND MARINE, INC., NORTH WIND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC, KNIGHT CONST. & SUPPLY, INC., and TRANSCO INDUSTRIES, INC. These firms are frequently engaged for civil construction, marine works, structural metal fabrication, and industrial equipment maintenance, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy infrastructure and hydraulic systems. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and past performance, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who understand the unique demands of federal water resources projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Harvey consistently structures procurements with a 60% total small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, prioritizing opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the Pacific Northwest while ensuring access to agile, specialized service providers capable of supporting complex, time-sensitive infrastructure missions. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial instrumentation, structural metal fabrication, switchgear manufacturing, remediation services, and commercial machinery repair. These reflect his specialization in procuring control systems for hydropower operations, corrosion-resistant structural components, environmental cleanup services, and maintenance of critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure essential to the district’s operational resilience.