Richard S. Button

Richard S. Button serves as a Contract Management Officer responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facilities support, construction, and social services, coordinating with program managers to align contractual obligations with operational needs. His role centers on post-award administration, performance monitoring, and contract closeout, ensuring that deliverables meet technical specifications and statutory requirements. Button’s expertise lies in bridging operational requirements with contractual execution, maintaining accountability across complex, multi-year agreements. While specific contractor names are not available, Button maintains consistent working relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting, emphasizing accountability and deliverable-driven outcomes. He engages with contractors across multiple socioeconomic categories, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, quality assurance, and timely execution. Button demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and over nine percent allocated to HUBZone concerns. His set-aside profile reflects a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity, balancing broad competition with targeted socioeconomic goals. Though the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of HUBZone and small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal goals for inclusive contracting. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in construction-related categories including drywall and insulation contracting (238310), foundation and building exterior work (238190), and elevator manufacturing (333921). He also procures individual and family services (624190), indicating a multidisciplinary portfolio that spans physical infrastructure and community-based support systems. His technical expertise lies in managing complex, service-intensive contracts requiring rigorous performance metrics and site-specific compliance standards.