Richard Masannat

Richard Masannat serves as a key procurement lead within Dha Enterprise Medical Support (EMS-CD), operating under the Defense Health Agency, where he manages the acquisition of enterprise-level custom computer programming services critical to modernizing military health IT infrastructure. His role centers on securing secure, scalable software solutions that enhance clinical workflows, data interoperability, and operational readiness across DoD medical systems. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance management—ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and defense health mission priorities. His portfolio is exclusively focused on software development, systems integration, and health information technology modernization initiatives. Masannat collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in defense-grade software engineering, including firms with expertise in HL7/FHIR standards, cloud-native health platforms, and zero-trust architecture. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD environments, particularly those capable of delivering agile, DevSecOps-compliant solutions. He maintains a vendor-agnostic approach, prioritizing technical capability, compliance, and mission alignment over historical relationships. Masannat’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though it does not preclude participation from 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms that meet stringent performance criteria. His approach emphasizes efficiency and mission-critical delivery over mandated socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with expertise in developing and integrating secure, data-driven clinical applications, electronic health record enhancements, and backend health analytics platforms. He consistently seeks vendors with deep domain knowledge in military healthcare systems, interoperability standards, and FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments.