SSgt. Richard Jensen

SSgt. Richard Jensen serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and support services. In his role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing procurements that align with mission-critical operational needs. His portfolio includes soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for professional services, construction-related work, and specialized technical support, with a strong emphasis on transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence. He plays a vital role in advancing the agency’s procurement mission by facilitating timely and cost-effective acquisition outcomes through disciplined contract administration and risk mitigation. Jensen cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialized service providers. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive bidding environments that encourage market participation across multiple tiers. He engages regularly with firms offering electrical installation, health care support services, and language solutions, fostering partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a focus on vendor reliability and past performance evaluation. A significant portion of Jensen’s acquisitions—25%—are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting objectives. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with federal mandates to increase opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. His pattern shows minimal use of other set-aside categories, indicating a targeted focus on broad small business inclusion rather than niche socioeconomic programs. Jensen’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238210 for electrical contracting and wiring installation, 621999 for miscellaneous ambulatory health care services, and 541930 for translation and interpretation services. These reflect a specialization in infrastructure support, healthcare logistics, and language access solutions. He also regularly procures services under 336120 (heavy duty truck manufacturing) and 511210 (software publishing), indicating technical proficiency in both physical and digital domain acquisitions. His expertise lies in bridging operational requirements with compliant, performance-based contracting strategies.