Richard B. Crum

Richard B. Crum serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. His portfolio primarily involves complex service-based acquisitions requiring careful source selection and risk mitigation, often involving technical, educational, and information technology solutions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Crum consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialized service providers. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted socioeconomic set-asides, fostering a competitive environment that encourages broad market participation and vendor innovation. Crum demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with federal goals to increase economic opportunity for small businesses. The remaining half are awarded without set-aside, indicating a strategic flexibility to meet mission needs while maintaining compliance with socioeconomic contracting mandates. His approach reflects a deliberate effort to balance accessibility for small businesses with the necessity of obtaining specialized capabilities from the broader marketplace. His procurement focus centers on two primary NAICS codes: 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting his expertise in procuring custom software, licensing, and digital content solutions, and 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), indicating significant involvement in educational services, training programs, and instructional development. This dual specialization positions him as a key contact for technology-enabled learning platforms, curriculum development, and software-driven educational tools, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in both information technology and human capital development sectors.