Richard Gervasi

Richard Gervasi serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and efficient contracting practices. His portfolio is narrowly focused on industrial hardware manufacturing, particularly fasteners and mechanical components, requiring deep technical understanding of material specifications, quality assurance standards, and supply chain reliability. Gervasi maintains professional relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and distributors specializing in bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer production. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with both large-scale industrial suppliers and small business manufacturers capable of meeting precise military or industrial grade standards. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear technical requirements, and performance-based outcomes, fostering reliable vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and quality. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gervasi structures over 40% of his acquisitions as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the manufacturing sector. He avoids broad set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone, instead favoring unrestricted small business competitions that promote broad-based competition among qualified small manufacturers. This pattern underscores his focus on capability over socioeconomic designation, while still prioritizing small business access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 332722, which encompasses the precision manufacturing of threaded fasteners and mechanical fastening systems. He routinely procures items subject to stringent specifications such as ASTM, SAE, or MIL-SPEC standards, requiring expertise in material composition, heat treatment, and dimensional tolerances. This technical focus positions him as a specialist in industrial supply chain procurement, ensuring mission-critical components meet exacting performance and durability requirements.