Richard Crum

Richard Crum serves as a Contracting Officer, where he is responsible for managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's mission. He handles the administrative and legal requirements of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that acquisitions are conducted in accordance with federal regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a notable percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides, as well as specific allocations for 8(a) competed and HUBZone set-aside contracts. His industry focus is centered on professional, scientific, and technical services. He demonstrates particular expertise in procuring Industrial Design Services and Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Additionally, his procurement activity extends to Engineering Services, Facilities Support Services, and the manufacturing of military armored vehicles, tanks, and tank components.