Richard Newberg

Richard M. Newberg serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg under the Department of the Army’s W91CRB organization, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. He manages complex procurements spanning aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to tactical forces. His acquisitions emphasize rapid prototyping, software-defined systems, and secure communications architectures, aligning with the Army’s modernization priorities in electronic warfare and networked sensing. Newberg operates within a high-tempo acquisition environment requiring strict compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, often coordinating with engineering and operational stakeholders to translate technical requirements into enforceable contract deliverables. Newberg’s contracting portfolio reflects a preference for open, competed procurements, with minimal use of set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition to access cutting-edge commercial technologies. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, his work consistently engages defense primes, systems integrators, and niche technology firms capable of delivering ruggedized hardware, signal processing software, and real-time data fusion solutions. His procurement patterns suggest close collaboration with vendors possessing DoD 800-53 compliance, CMMC alignment, and experience in military-grade RF and sensor systems. His set-aside preferences show a strong orientation toward unrestricted competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only 7.7% of contracts are awarded under the 8(a) program, reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, though he remains compliant with all small business participation goals. Newberg’s primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring his specialization in custom software development, AI-enabled analytics, and embedded systems integration. He frequently procures battlefield data processing tools, real-time ISR platforms, and secure tactical communications software, demonstrating deep expertise in the convergence of commercial IT and military operational systems.