Richard A. Salazar

Richard A. Salazar serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for facilitating the execution of complex procurement actions across a diverse range of technical and maintenance services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while balancing mission needs with fiscal responsibility. His responsibilities include negotiating terms, evaluating proposals, and managing contract modifications to support operational readiness. Salazar typically handles acquisitions for specialized industrial, aerospace, and information technology services, often requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies to secure high-quality deliverables under tight timelines. While specific contractor names are not available, Salazar maintains consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier suppliers capable of delivering specialized repair, manufacturing, and programming services. His negotiation patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that incentivize quality and timeliness. He works closely with vendors to clarify scope, align deliverables with technical requirements, and resolve pre-award disputes, fostering transparent and efficient procurement outcomes. Salazar demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25.7% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses without reliance on other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business inclusion, aligning with agency-wide goals to promote economic diversity and competitive bidding. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 and 811310, indicating deep involvement in commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services. He also regularly procures aerospace components under 336413 and paint/coating manufacturing under 325510, alongside custom computer programming services under 541511. This technical portfolio underscores his expertise in supporting mission-critical infrastructure through specialized industrial and IT services, requiring nuanced understanding of both engineering standards and software development lifecycles.