Richard Hopkins

Richard Hopkins serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. His work directly supports DLA’s mission to sustain global logistics readiness by procuring high-performance parts including industrial valves, power transmission equipment, sealing devices, and ordnance accessories. Hopkins handles a diverse portfolio of competitive and non-competitive contracts under FAR Part 15 and Part 13 procedures, with a focus on complex, technical procurements requiring stringent quality assurance and supply chain reliability. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC, all of whom specialize in precision manufacturing and defense-grade component supply. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in meeting military specifications, often leveraging long-term agreements and blanket purchase agreements to ensure continuity of supply for mission-critical parts. Hopkins’ procurement activity is predominantly non-set-aside, with approximately 79% of awards issued under unrestricted competition, while approximately 20.9% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation, prioritizing technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences while still actively enabling qualified small businesses to compete for relevant opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333613 for mechanical power transmission equipment and NAICS 333612 for industrial gear and speed changer manufacturing, with additional emphasis on hardware (332510) and motor vehicle powertrain components (336350, 336390). This technical specialization reflects deep expertise in sourcing precision-engineered parts for armored vehicles, shipboard systems, and expeditionary platforms, ensuring interoperability and durability under extreme operational conditions.