Richard Gaisthia

Richard Gaisthia serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor responsible for overseeing the procurement and execution of janitorial and facility maintenance services to ensure operational readiness and compliance with federal standards. In his role, he acts as a key liaison between facility operations and contracting personnel, translating maintenance needs into precise statement of work requirements for service-based acquisitions. His procurement activities center on sustaining clean, safe, and functional environments through contracted labor and equipment support, aligning with agency mission continuity and environmental health protocols. While specific contractor names are not available, Gaisthia maintains consistent working relationships with service providers specializing in commercial cleaning, waste management, and facility upkeep. His procurement pattern emphasizes performance-based contracts with clear metrics for cleanliness, response time, and compliance with OSHA and EPA guidelines. He collaborates closely with vendor representatives to ensure service quality, contract adherence, and timely resolution of service deficiencies, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and reliability. Gaisthia demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize economically disadvantaged and locally based enterprises, maximizing community impact and fostering economic resilience through targeted socioeconomic contracting. His approach ensures that small business vendors have equitable access to federal maintenance opportunities without reliance on other set-aside programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 561720, Janitorial Services, encompassing routine cleaning, deep sanitation, restroom maintenance, and specialized hazardous waste handling. He specializes in acquiring labor-intensive, non-technical janitorial services requiring trained personnel, appropriate equipment, and adherence to standardized cleaning protocols. His domain expertise lies in evaluating contractor capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality facility services under strict compliance frameworks.