Richard J Simon

Richard J. Simon serves as a Contract Officer for NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facilities support contracts critical to Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. He executes procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to deliver resilient infrastructure, including utilities, building systems, and mission-critical facilities across the Mid-Atlantic region. His portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, renovation, and modernization projects requiring technical oversight of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Simon ensures compliance with defense construction standards while aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic goals for base sustainability and infrastructure resilience. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Ryan Construction Co. Inc., Weeks-Cashman JV, Appledore Marine – CH2M JV, W.M. Jordan Company, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, consistently engaging these firms on high-priority, mission-driven projects. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms proven in delivering complex military construction and facilities maintenance services under stringent operational constraints. Simon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. An additional 16.7% of his contracts are awarded under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5, underscoring his active role in advancing small business participation within defense infrastructure procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), followed by electrical contractors (238210), industrial and commercial building construction (236210, 236220), and facilities support services (561210). He specializes in acquiring integrated building systems, HVAC retrofits, utility upgrades, and maintenance services essential to sustaining combat-ready installations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction standards and facility lifecycle management.