Richard Salazar

Richard A. Salazar serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and professional services domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with operational needs. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, precision manufacturing, and specialized technical support, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities through competitive and transparent processes. Salazar routinely oversees solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, emphasizing performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in high-technology procurements. His contractor relationships are diverse, encompassing both large-tier industrial manufacturers and small business vendors specializing in precision instrumentation and technical services. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms possessing niche expertise in electroplating, machine tool fabrication, and measurement device manufacturing. His approach favors responsive, technically capable vendors with proven track records in quality control and regulatory compliance, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance and reliability. Salazar demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on broadening vendor diversity, particularly in technical sectors where small businesses offer innovative solutions. Though no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic intent to cultivate a resilient, competitive supplier base aligned with national procurement goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811219 (custom repair and maintenance services), 334519 (other measuring and controlling device manufacturing), and 541990 (professional, scientific, and technical services). These categories reflect expertise in precision instrumentation, calibration systems, and specialized technical consulting. He frequently procures custom-engineered components, automated control systems, and analytical equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with industrial metrology, electrochemical processes, and machine tool applications.