Richard Dalton

Richard D. Dalton serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Knox, a critical support element of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining troop readiness through hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical services that directly enhance the quality of life and operational continuity for military personnel and their families. His work centers on the solicitation and award of contracts for lodging, dining, and recreational support systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Army’s strategic priorities for morale and sustainment. Dalton’s acquisitions are primarily service-based, requiring precise performance metrics and operational reliability in dynamic garrison environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., each of which delivers specialized food service, facility operations, or recreational support solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance history and compliance with military standards, fostering reliability and continuity in high-demand garrison settings. C.R. & A. CUSTOM APPAREL INC. is also a recurring partner, indicating a need for tailored uniform and insignia services that support unit identity and morale. Dalton’s contracting portfolio is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his awards designated for small business participation. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring that small businesses—particularly those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs—have equitable access to Army support contracts. His primary NAICS focus lies in Food Service Contractors (722310) and Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991), underscoring deep expertise in meal planning, commissary operations, and on-demand food production for military installations. His technical domain centers on scalable, hygienic, and logistically resilient food and hospitality systems tailored to the unique demands of Army garrisons.