Richard D. Dalton

Richard D. Dalton serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure to sustain troop readiness and quality of life. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, focusing on service-based contracts that support morale, operational continuity, and force sustainment. His work directly enables the provision of lodging, dining, and recreational facilities essential to military personnel and their families, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and mission-driven procurement objectives. Dalton maintains established relationships with key contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large-capacity service providers and specialized vendors delivering tailored solutions in food service, facility maintenance, and recreational equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and consistent adherence to delivery schedules and quality benchmarks, fostering reliable, mission-critical support networks. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dalton consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports Women-Owned, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, maintaining a balanced and inclusive procurement strategy that aligns with DoD socioeconomic goals and promotes equitable market access. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), reflecting a specialized expertise in operational support services and facility infrastructure. He routinely procures non-medical equipment, institutional furnishings, and hospitality-related services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the unique logistical and regulatory demands of military garrison environments.