Richard M Hansen

Richard M. Hansen serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility-sustaining acquisitions critical to operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of services essential to maintaining Air Force installation infrastructure, including environmental compliance, building operations, and mission-critical support functions. Hansen manages competitive procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, frequently utilizing simplified acquisition procedures for low-risk, high-volume requirements while ensuring full compliance with federal contracting regulations and Air Force-specific directives. Hansen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who deliver specialized facility services ranging from industrial laundering to hazardous waste management. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, performance history, and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards, fostering long-term partnerships that support mission continuity and operational stability across multiple installations. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 68.2% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he actively supports socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (18.2%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (9.1%). HUBZone participation (4.5%) is also integrated into his strategy, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and broad-based small business engagement. Hansen’s primary NAICS focus includes 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), and multiple laundry and cleaning services codes (812320, 812331, 812332), reflecting his specialization in facility support and environmental services. His expertise lies in procuring non-combat, installation-sustaining services that ensure regulatory compliance, hygiene standards, and infrastructure resilience across Air Force bases.