Richard Hill

Richard Hill serves as a Contract Officer within the 0410 Aq Hq Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military communications, information technology, and facility infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—including secure wireless systems, tactical software development, and specialized electronic and industrial maintenance services—ensuring alignment with DoD standards for operational readiness and cybersecurity resilience. His work directly supports the establishment of robust command and control environments essential to expeditionary and garrison operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hill maintains a dynamic network of vendors specializing in defense-grade communications hardware, embedded systems, and classified software integration. He fosters collaborative partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent MIL-STD and NIST compliance requirements, often engaging in performance-based contracting and incentive structures to ensure technical fidelity and mission success. His approach emphasizes vendor accountability, risk mitigation, and adaptive acquisition strategies tailored to rapidly evolving tactical needs. Hill demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, leveraging set-aside authorities to expand industry participation and foster innovation among underrepresented contractors. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Army’s urgent modernization demands. His technical domain expertise centers on NAICS categories related to telecommunications equipment manufacturing, custom software development for defense applications, and electronic equipment repair and maintenance. He routinely procures secure RF systems, tactical data links, ruggedized computing platforms, and field-deployable network infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with military communications architectures and interoperability standards.