Richard Mace

Richard Mace serves as a Program Specialist in Safety & Occupational Health within the GSA/FAS Office of Acquisition Operations, where he plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission to secure safe, compliant, and efficient administrative and travel support services for federal operations. His responsibilities include developing, managing, and overseeing procurement strategies for safety-critical solutions that ensure occupational health standards are met across federal travel and transportation ecosystems. He typically handles acquisitions for personal protective equipment, safety training systems, ergonomic assessments, hazard mitigation services, and compliance-driven software platforms that support federal workforce safety protocols under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Mace collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors offering specialized safety and occupational health services, including certified consultants, training providers, and technology firms delivering digital compliance tools. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous evaluation of safety certifications, and alignment with OSHA and federal workplace safety standards. He works closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure vendor solutions meet stringent federal safety requirements and integrate seamlessly into existing government operational frameworks. Mace’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all statutory requirements for small business consideration. His approach prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational readiness are met through broad market engagement. His primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 519190—Other Information Services—which encompasses specialized safety management software, digital compliance platforms, occupational health data systems, and related information services that support real-time hazard tracking, incident reporting, and regulatory adherence. Mace’s expertise lies in procuring technology-enabled safety solutions that enhance federal workforce protection through data-driven decision-making and automated compliance monitoring.