Richard A. Hedrick

Richard A. Hedrick serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to air base readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of industrial maintenance services, physical security systems, and specialized construction services that sustain aviation and ground support infrastructure. Hedrick ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities of enhancing facility reliability and defensive capabilities. He routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for construction, systems integration, and maintenance services, often under tight operational timelines to support mission continuity. Hedrick maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These vendors are frequently selected for their technical proficiency in infrastructure modernization, security system installation, and specialized construction services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for repeat performers with proven track records in delivering complex, time-sensitive projects under stringent Air Force standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Hedrick prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for over 63% of his awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to empowering small disadvantaged businesses. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and total small business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to fostering equitable opportunity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His contracting strategy consistently integrates socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition integrity or operational urgency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting extensive work on airfield and perimeter infrastructure. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), demonstrating deep expertise in facility resilience, access control systems, and structural integrity projects critical to Air Force installations.