Richard Barzaghi

Richard Barzaghi serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency procurement objectives through transparent, competitive processes. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical goods and support services, with a focus on communications equipment, wiring devices, and information services. Barzaghi routinely handles simplified acquisitions and sealed bidding procedures, ensuring adherence to statutory thresholds and procedural integrity across diverse contracting actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Barzaghi maintains a broad vendor engagement strategy, working with both large primes and small business subcontractors across manufacturing and professional services sectors. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a majority of actions conducted under full and open competition, yet he actively facilitates pathways for small business participation through structured set-asides. He collaborates with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and performance-based outcomes. Barzaghi demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 35.3% of his actions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His approach prioritizes small business inclusion without reliance on specialized programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for broad-based small business opportunity. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize competition among small firms while maintaining fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating expertise in procuring telecommunications hardware, electrical components, and digital information services. He also engages with service providers in NAICS 811219 and 813910, suggesting experience with repair services and business association support. This technical breadth underscores his proficiency in acquiring complex, mission-critical goods and services across both industrial and information technology domains.