Richard T. Corcoran

Richard T. Corcoran serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7M7 USPFO Activity in ARNG, a critical unit under the Department of the Army supporting the Indiana Army National Guard’s operational readiness and quality-of-life initiatives. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD regulations. His acquisitions primarily support mission sustainment, leadership training, and infrastructure modernization, with a focus on equipment leasing, communications hardware, and fabricated metal products essential to unit functionality and soldier welfare. Corcoran maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier manufacturers specializing in niche industrial and communications equipment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive suppliers capable of delivering specialized hardware and rental solutions under tight operational timelines. He actively engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, fostering transparent and efficient procurement practices aligned with National Guard readiness objectives. A strong advocate for small business participation, Corcoran consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly half of his acquisitions reserved exclusively for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, though he does not routinely employ 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and innovation. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 532420 (office equipment leasing), 332618 (fabricated wire products), and 334220 (communications equipment manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware such as radio systems, field-deployable infrastructure components, and specialized metal fabrications. He also routinely acquires miscellaneous food manufacturing services to support training and family readiness programs, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustaining both operational and community-based readiness.