Richard Mizell

Richard Mizell serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he oversees mission-critical procurement activities supporting infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. His portfolio focuses on acquiring facility systems, electronic communication platforms, and fire safety technologies essential to sustaining defense-critical environments. Mizell manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from solicitation and source selection to contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with strategic Air Force modernization goals. He routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts for integrated technical systems requiring rigorous security and resilience standards. Mizell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span construction, technical consulting, systems integration, and logistics support, reflecting a balanced approach to both large-capacity vendors and specialized service providers. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven experience in defense infrastructure and secure facility operations. Mizell demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 50% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while 37.5% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 12.5% designated specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capability development within the small business community, particularly among firms with defense-relevant expertise. His procurement focus centers on five key NAICS categories: Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing, Packing and Crating, Software Publishers, Educational Support Services, and NAICS 511210. These reflect a diverse but mission-aligned portfolio encompassing logistics support, software development for operational systems, training infrastructure, and specialized packaging for defense equipment. Mizell’s technical expertise lies at the intersection of facility modernization, secure communications, and mission-enabling logistics.