Richard J. Buelow

Richard J. Buelow II supports the procurement mission of the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson under the Department of the Army, facilitating the acquisition of critical facility maintenance, security, and operational support services essential to sustaining military installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning infrastructure repair, environmental services, and technical support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities of mission-critical infrastructure sustainability. His work directly enables safe, functional environments for personnel and operations across Army installations through timely and compliant contracting actions. Buelow maintains consistent relationships with a focused group of contractors, including the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and Guardian South Termite and Pest Control, LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized, niche service providers. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors with proven expertise in localized, mission-aligned services such as pest control, appliance maintenance, and facility-specific repairs. These partnerships are characterized by recurring contract actions and a focus on reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes rather than large-scale, enterprise-wide solutions. Buelow demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 40% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He routinely employs 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides, each accounting for approximately 13.3% of his portfolio. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while ensuring competitive, capable vendor engagement across multiple disadvantaged categories. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors) and 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance), underscoring expertise in facility upkeep and maintenance services. He also frequently procures commercial and institutional construction (236220), educational support services (611710), and professional technical services (541990), indicating a broad operational scope that supports both physical infrastructure and ancillary institutional functions across military installations.