Richard M. Accardi

Richard M. Accardi serves as a key procurement professional within the W7NR Uspfo Activity Nyang 174, a U.S. Army installation support unit under the Department of Defense. He oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to sustaining mission-ready military facilities. His portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and security-related contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic goals of base resilience and utility modernization. Accardi manages a high volume of firm-fixed-price and performance-based acquisitions, primarily for facility upgrades, utility system enhancements, and physical security improvements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Accardi maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse ecosystem of small business contractors, particularly those specializing in industrial construction, landscaping, and building envelope systems. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certifications. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, fostering trust through transparent solicitation processes and consistent evaluation criteria. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines Accardi’s socioeconomic contracting strategy, with 93.1% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes inclusion of disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms, allocating 3.5% of opportunities specifically to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden economic opportunity within defense infrastructure contracting. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), with significant activity in 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing), and 561730 (Landscaping Services). Accardi’s procurement focus reflects deep familiarity with facility lifecycle management, including structural upgrades, weatherproofing systems, and grounds maintenance—ensuring installations remain secure, functional, and compliant with DoD resilience standards.