Richard E. Enriquez

Richard E. Enriquez serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission through efficient and transparent procurement practices. His portfolio is exclusively focused on non-construction professional services, with deep expertise in securing technical, analytical, and consulting support services that require specialized knowledge and subject-matter proficiency. Enriquez collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, primarily professional services firms offering strategic, scientific, and technical advisory capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages both large professional services contractors and small businesses capable of delivering high-value, non-commoditized expertise. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria grounded in technical merit and past performance. His procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a deliberate emphasis on selecting the most qualified provider regardless of socioeconomic status, aligning with mission-critical needs that prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead relying on open competition to ensure optimal value and performance. Enriquez’s primary acquisition focus is NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing a broad spectrum of specialized support functions such as policy analysis, program evaluation, research services, and technical consulting. His contracts frequently involve complex, knowledge-intensive work requiring advanced analytical skills, domain-specific expertise, and the ability to deliver actionable insights under tight timelines. His technical domain expertise lies in securing non-routine, high-stakes professional services that support decision-making and operational effectiveness across mission-critical functions.