Richard M. Yezzi

Richard M. Yezzi serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within his assigned operational domain. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, negotiates contract terms, and administers solicitations to secure essential food manufacturing services and products. His role is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission of acquiring safe, reliable, and compliant food-related supplies, leveraging sound contracting practices to support operational readiness and public health objectives. Yezzi typically handles commercial item acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures, as well as competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts for specialized food manufacturing requirements. Yezzi maintains professional relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in food production, packaging, and quality assurance services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with manufacturers possessing robust food safety certifications, including HACCP and FSMA compliance. His working relationships are characterized by transparency, competitive fairness, and adherence to FAR guidelines, fostering a procurement environment that prioritizes performance, reliability, and regulatory adherence over vendor size or history. Yezzi’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition and value through broad market access rather than socioeconomic set-asides. His approach aligns with mission-critical procurement needs where technical specifications and food safety standards take precedence over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing — encompassing specialty food products, value-added ingredients, and non-standardized food items requiring precise formulation or processing. Yezzi possesses deep technical expertise in food safety protocols, packaging standards, and supply chain integrity, making him a trusted authority in acquiring complex, non-commodity food products for institutional or operational use.