Richard K. Porter

Richard K. Porter serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for executing complex procurement actions across technology and electronics sectors. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards. His work centers on negotiating terms, conditions, and deliverables for technical goods and services, with a focus on ensuring competitive outcomes and contractual integrity. Porter typically handles acquisitions involving electronic components, test and measurement instrumentation, audio/video equipment, and computer peripheral systems, aligning with the agency’s mission to modernize technical infrastructure and support operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, Porter maintains relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers, system integrators, and merchant wholesalers specializing in electronic and computing technologies. His negotiation approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and risk mitigation through well-defined technical specifications. He engages both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes clarity, accountability, and delivery reliability. Porter exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 18.2% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to mission-critical procurements, without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), with significant activity in manufacturing and wholesale sectors including Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, and Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring Electrical Signals. He specializes in procuring precision electronic systems, data acquisition tools, and computer peripheral equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in electronics supply chains and industrial instrumentation markets.