Richard L Fenton

Richard L. Fenton serves as a key procurement professional within a federal agency focused on advanced aerospace and defense systems, overseeing the acquisition of critical aeronautical components and mission-critical instrumentation. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting processes for complex technical systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and aligning procurements with national security and aviation modernization priorities. He routinely handles competitive solicitations for high-precision equipment, avionics subsystems, and auxiliary flight systems, working closely with engineering and program management teams to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Fenton’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open, unrestricted competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent acquisitions. This approach indicates a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base breadth rather than socioeconomic targeting. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, his portfolio suggests consistent engagement with Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized suppliers of avionics, navigation systems, and flight control hardware, typically through sealed bid or negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. His procurement activity is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in sourcing non-engine airframe components, landing gear subsystems, and flight support hardware. A secondary focus on NAICS 334511—Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing—demonstrates proficiency in acquiring integrated avionics, radar interfaces, and precision guidance systems. His domain knowledge spans aerospace engineering standards, DO-160 environmental testing, and MIL-STD compliance, positioning him as a technical specialist in defense aviation procurement.