Richard F Camacho

Richard F. Camacho serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Department of the Navy’s operational readiness through advanced engineering and scientific innovation. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services and maritime logistics, with a focus on experimental warfare technologies, ocean infrastructure, and explosive effects analysis. His procurement portfolio is strategically aligned with NAVFAC’s mission to develop and sustain cutting-edge naval systems, requiring deep technical understanding and compliance with federal acquisition regulations for research and development contracts. Camacho maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Sociedad Española de Montajes Industriales SA, and Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with high-caliber research institutions and niche industrial vendors capable of delivering specialized engineering solutions and experimental maritime systems. His approach emphasizes long-term technical alignment, performance-based contracting, and rigorous oversight to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet rigorous naval standards. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to all competitors. This dual approach ensures both competitive innovation and meaningful opportunities for small business participation, without compromising mission requirements. He actively engages with small business contractors across multiple socioeconomic categories, fostering a diverse supplier base aligned with Navy innovation objectives. Camacho’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting his specialization in maritime logistics and advanced technical engineering. He routinely procures oceanographic research equipment, underwater system integration, environmental remediation technologies, and specialized marine infrastructure services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval ocean engineering and experimental warfare support.