Richard Beaty

Richard Beaty serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical airpower infrastructure. His work centers on mission-enabling construction and systems integration, particularly in communications, navigation, and base defense technologies. Beaty oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for facility upgrades, electrical and mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure projects essential to operational readiness. He ensures alignment with Air Force strategic priorities by leveraging agile contracting methods to deliver resilient, secure, and interoperable capabilities across deployed and garrisoned locations. Beaty maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., and MATTHES PARKER LLC, among others. These vendors specialize in defense-grade construction, specialized wiring, and HVAC systems tailored to military environments. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in secure facility retrofits and classified infrastructure support, fostering reliable performance through performance-based contracting and rigorous quality assurance protocols. Beaty demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 41% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Women-owned small businesses and HUBZone firms receive significant attention, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and enhance community resilience. His portfolio consistently includes 8(a) competed awards, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to promote equitable access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with substantial activity in electrical (238210) and HVAC (238220) contracting. He specializes in procuring mission-critical infrastructure that supports secure radio networks, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense architectures, requiring deep technical understanding of military construction standards, NISPOM compliance, and DoD facility interoperability requirements.