Richard H. Compton

Richard H. Compton serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4608 2 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of facility infrastructure, security systems, and mission-critical support services essential to Air Force installation readiness. He executes full-cycle contracting actions under FAR Part 19 and other socioeconomic authorities, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain operational environments—from airfields and hangars to recreational and religious facilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, specialty trade contracting, and hardware supply contracts that support physical infrastructure resilience and functional continuity across active-duty bases. Compton maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including UNITED POOL MAINTENANCE LLC, WHITEDS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC, CALEB CRUCIAN, and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC, reflecting a blend of facility maintenance, environmental services, technology integration, and linguistic support capabilities. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, often re-engaging contractors with proven track records in delivering mission-essential services under time-sensitive conditions. Compton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 86% of his awards structured as set-asides for small businesses. His pattern includes a predominant use of Total Small Business Set-Asides (42.9%), followed by 8(a) competed awards (28.6%) and SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides (14.3%), underscoring a deliberate strategy to expand opportunity for underrepresented and disadvantaged entrepreneurs in federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), and 423710 (Hardware Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep expertise in facility construction, wayfinding and safety signage, and building materials supply. He routinely manages contracts requiring coordination between civil engineering, security compliance, and facility operations, demonstrating technical fluency in construction standards, material specifications, and installation protocols critical to Air Force infrastructure sustainment.