Richard J. Buelow

Richard J. Buelow serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson, a key installation support unit under the Department of the Army’s W9124C contracting office. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical facility services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mandate to sustain secure, operational-ready military infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses maintenance, environmental, and support services essential to daily installation functionality, including solid waste management, pest control, building equipment installation, and related technical services. Buelow’s expertise lies in structuring competitive, transparent solicitations that balance operational urgency with fiscal accountability and regulatory compliance. Buelow maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, most notably the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and Guardian South Termite and Pest Control, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche service providers capable of delivering reliable, compliant solutions for installation-specific needs. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability over broad market competition, often leveraging sole-source or limited-source authorities where justified by operational requirements or unique service capabilities. He works closely with contractors to ensure adherence to performance standards and timely delivery of services critical to base readiness. Buelow demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 62% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides. His preferences include Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) competed contracts, each accounting for 23.1% of his portfolio, alongside a significant portion allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster inclusive economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery across mission-critical domains. His primary NAICS focus areas include 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), reflecting a specialization in environmental services, facility support, and infrastructure maintenance. Buelow’s technical expertise lies in procuring services that directly support the operational integrity of military installations, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable environments for personnel and mission execution.