Richard L Palfreyman

Richard L. Palfreyman serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical components for aviation and defense platforms. His portfolio primarily involves the procurement of specialized aircraft parts, auxiliary equipment, and related aerospace components, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and supply chain logistics. Palfreyman oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring alignment with operational requirements and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Palfreyman maintains relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in precision aerospace components. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial base vendors with proven capability in high-integrity manufacturing environments. He engages both large-tier defense contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering competitive bidding while ensuring technical fidelity and supply chain resilience across critical defense systems. Palfreyman’s set-aside preferences demonstrate a strong but focused commitment to small business participation, with 13.3% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The overwhelming majority—86.8%—are awarded without set-aside, indicating a primary emphasis on technical capability and mission need over socioeconomic preferences. His approach balances statutory small business goals with the exigencies of procuring highly specialized aerospace hardware, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in airframe components, flight control systems, and avionics support hardware. He also handles limited acquisitions in related domains such as guided missile components and electronic subsystems, demonstrating broad familiarity with defense manufacturing ecosystems. Palfreyman’s technical domain expertise centers on precision-engineered aerospace systems requiring stringent quality controls and defense-specific certification standards.