Richard J. Long

Richard J. Long serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), part of the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in securing industrial support services critical to naval vessel readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized maintenance, repair, and operational infrastructure, ensuring alignment with naval engineering standards and fleet sustainment priorities. His portfolio primarily centers on the procurement of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing services, enabling the Center to maintain operational flexibility without permanent capital investment. Long’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to extend the service life and combat readiness of naval assets through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting. He maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including W. V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, Premier Scaffolding, Inc., Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company, all of whom provide specialized scaffolding, industrial maintenance, corrosion control, and propulsion system support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine and industrial environments, and Long fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships grounded in strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations and safety compliance. Long demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5). This reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering small businesses with the technical capability to deliver complex industrial services, ensuring broad economic opportunity while maintaining mission-critical standards. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and socioeconomic compliance. His primary NAICS focus—532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing—reveals deep expertise in procuring temporary, mission-specific equipment and services rather than permanent assets. This includes scaffolding systems, specialized lifting gear, marine coating applications, and industrial power equipment, all tailored to dynamic shipyard and maintenance facility needs.