Richard L. Palfreyman

Richard L. Palfreyman serves as a Contracting Officer for Navy Medicine East (N68908), where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical medical capabilities to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel. He manages the acquisition of advanced biomedical equipment, diagnostic systems, laboratory instrumentation, and specialized maintenance services essential to combat support and point-of-care clinical operations. His portfolio emphasizes timely procurement of life-sustaining technologies and high-reliability medical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for readiness and sustainment. Palfreyman routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle support planning. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Palfreyman maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem comprising both large prime contractors and small businesses with expertise in medical device servicing, analytical instrumentation, and biomedical systems integration. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—engaging established defense and healthcare suppliers while actively fostering partnerships with specialized technical vendors capable of rapid field support and compliance with military medical specifications. Palfreyman demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His office consistently prioritizes small business participation, including firms certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs, reflecting Navy Medicine East’s broader mandate to broaden the industrial base supporting military healthcare. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories), 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in laboratory diagnostics, biomedical maintenance, and clinical monitoring systems. He also frequently procures specialized industrial gases and professional services tied to medical compliance, underscoring his technical fluency in the intersection of clinical operations and defense logistics.