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 services essential to air base readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized facility upgrades, ensuring the reliability and resilience of aviation and ground support infrastructure. Hedrick executes full and open competitions as well as targeted set-asides in alignment with FAR Part 19, consistently applying sound contracting practices to meet urgent operational requirements while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC, who provide specialized capabilities in building construction, site preparation, and security system integration. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in defense facility sustainment, often resulting in repeat awards based on performance reliability and technical proficiency. Hedrick demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 62% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides each accounting for 12.5% of his portfolio. This balanced approach actively promotes broad-based small business participation while ensuring access to qualified vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which constitutes 85.7% of his activity, alongside NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). He routinely manages contracts for facility modernization, security perimeter upgrades, utility infrastructure enhancements, and construction-related services essential to maintaining the operational integrity of Air Force installations.