Richard Barzaghi

Richard Barzaghi serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. His portfolio is primarily composed of professional services acquisitions, with a sharp focus on engineering services requiring technical expertise in design, analysis, and systems integration. Barzaghi works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define clear statements of work and ensure contract deliverables align with operational needs. Barzaghi maintains a vendor-agnostic approach to contractor relationships, engaging with a broad spectrum of firms—from large prime contractors with established engineering capabilities to mid-tier specialty firms offering niche technical solutions. He prioritizes competitive bidding and open market access, fostering relationships built on performance, compliance, and responsiveness rather than exclusive partnerships. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisition strategies and fixed-price contract types that incentivize efficiency and accountability. Barzaghi’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of his awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not routinely reserve contracts for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, his processes remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations, and small businesses are encouraged to compete on equal footing. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support. He regularly acquires services related to infrastructure design, technical consulting, testing and evaluation, and project management for complex engineering systems. Barzaghi’s expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals, assessing engineering methodologies, and ensuring contract terms align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.