Richard D. Willinghurst

Richard D. Willinghurst serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of facility sustainment, infrastructure maintenance, and operational support services critical to Air Force installation readiness. He executes full-cycle contracting actions in compliance with FAR and DFARS, focusing on construction-related services, utility system upgrades, and base-wide support functions that ensure mission-critical environments remain operational and resilient. His portfolio includes competitively awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders supporting airfield, roadway, and environmental infrastructure. Willinghurst maintains established working relationships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which provide specialized construction, facility maintenance, and support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, timeliness, and compliance with federal standards. He consistently engages contractors with proven capabilities in military installation environments, prioritizing those with experience in Department of Defense facility operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Willinghurst consistently structures procurements with a 54.5% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and locally-based vendors. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a majority of actions reserved for small businesses and minimal use of unrestricted solicitations. His primary NAICS focus areas include 561990 (All Other Support Services), 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), and 561740 (Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services), indicating a broad yet targeted procurement scope centered on facility operations support, utility maintenance, and environmental services. He specializes in acquiring non-construction services that sustain daily base functionality, demonstrating technical fluency in facility lifecycle management and mission support contracting.