Richard A Smith

Captain Richard A. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Sacramento office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the Western United States. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurement actions, he oversees contracts for heavy civil engineering, facility construction, and environmental infrastructure services essential to maintaining operational readiness. His portfolio emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Army’s strategic priorities in resilient infrastructure and facility lifecycle management. Captain Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DMZ BUILDERS, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil works, site development, and remote-area construction. His procurement approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated delivery models, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Smith actively leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance market access for small businesses, particularly those with experience in infrastructure and environmental services. His approach supports the Army’s broader goals of inclusive contracting and workforce development. Captain Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in power and communication line installation, commercial/institutional building, and septic tank and related services. His technical expertise spans civil infrastructure, utility systems, and environmental compliance, ensuring that acquisitions meet both mission-critical performance standards and federal sustainability requirements.