Richard D. Fontenoy

Richard D. Fontenoy serves as a Contract Specialist with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of specialized equipment essential to the Army’s conventional ammunition and explosives supply chain. His responsibilities include soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts for mission-critical industrial components that support the production, storage, and demilitarization of munitions systems. Fontenoy ensures compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and aligns procurements with the Command’s strategic objectives of modernizing warfighting capabilities and enhancing supply chain resilience. He primarily handles complex, technical acquisitions requiring deep coordination with engineering and logistics stakeholders to meet stringent military performance and safety standards. Fontenoy maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of industrial suppliers, particularly those certified under small business programs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a consistent preference for vendors with proven expertise in manufacturing precision industrial components under military specifications. He works closely with manufacturers capable of meeting rigorous quality assurance protocols, including MIL-SPEC and ITAR compliance, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure reliability and operational continuity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fontenoy consistently applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside strategy across his acquisitions, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. His contracting approach prioritizes economic opportunity for small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) certified firms, ensuring broad-based industry engagement while maintaining mission readiness. This commitment reflects the Department of Defense’s broader socioeconomic goals and strengthens the industrial base supporting national defense. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333413 (Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in critical environmental control and fluid handling systems used in munitions storage and handling facilities. Fontenoy’s technical expertise lies in procuring engineered components that ensure safe, climate-controlled environments and secure material transport within sensitive ammunition infrastructure.