Richard Rieser

Richard Rieser serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems critical to federal facility operations. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting actions with operational readiness and energy efficiency goals. Rieser manages a focused portfolio of service-based contracts, primarily procuring design-build, maintenance, and retrofit services through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions. His work directly supports infrastructure resilience and environmental sustainability initiatives across federal installations, requiring close coordination with facility engineers, energy managers, and compliance officers to meet technical specifications and performance standards. Rieser maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of qualified contractors specializing in mechanical systems installation and commercial HVAC maintenance. He engages with both large-scale national service providers and regional specialty firms capable of delivering complex system upgrades under tight timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring contractors to meet stringent quality assurance protocols and preventive maintenance benchmarks. Vendor partnerships are cultivated through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and post-award performance reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Rieser’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of awards issued under the No Set-Aside category. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains fully transparent and competitively driven, ensuring open access to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. His approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with mission-critical infrastructure needs. His primary focus is on NAICS 238220, encompassing comprehensive plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting services. This includes the procurement of commercial-grade HVAC equipment installation, ductwork fabrication, refrigerant system upgrades, and energy recovery ventilation systems. Rieser possesses deep technical expertise in ASHRAE standards, mechanical code compliance, and sustainable building systems, ensuring all acquisitions meet federal energy and environmental mandates.