Richard Sainte-Rose

Richard Sainte-Rose serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4613 90 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to sustain nuclear deterrence infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting missile field operations, launch facility modernization, and installation resilience, with a focus on engineering services, testing laboratories, and specialized construction. His acquisitions ensure the continued operational readiness of remote defense sites, aligning procurement actions with national security imperatives and Air Force infrastructure priorities. Sainte-Rose maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including OLGOONIK SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SAFEWARE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in high-security, remote-environment operations—particularly those capable of delivering technical services under stringent compliance and safety standards. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and mission-specific adaptability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. He exhibits a firm commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This unwavering focus ensures equitable access for small businesses with specialized capabilities in defense infrastructure support, reinforcing Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals while enhancing competition and innovation in niche technical markets. His procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a technical emphasis on non-destructive evaluation, systems validation, and facility engineering for hardened infrastructure. Additionally, he regularly procures roofing and envelope services under NAICS 238160 to maintain the integrity of secure, climate-controlled facilities. Sainte-Rose’s expertise lies in acquiring specialized technical services that support the enduring operational demands of the nation’s nuclear enterprise.