Richard T. Vasquez

Richard T. Vasquez serves as a Purchasing Agent for FA3016 502 Cons Cl within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for executing mission-critical procurements that sustain installation readiness and operational infrastructure. He manages acquisitions for specialized facility, medical, and communications systems essential to Air Force base operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications. His portfolio centers on procuring hardware, heating systems, and audio-visual equipment that support both day-to-day functionality and long-term modernization initiatives across military installations. Vasquez maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, technical equipment integration, and service delivery within DoD environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and timely contract administration. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vasquez consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small contractors. His contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring broad vendor access and competitive fairness across the acquisition lifecycle. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333414 (heating equipment), 334310 (audio and video equipment), 332510 (hardware manufacturing), and 334290 (other communications equipment). He procures mission-enabling systems such as climate control units, surveillance audio-visual arrays, industrial-grade hardware, and secure communications peripherals, requiring deep familiarity with military-grade specifications, environmental durability standards, and interoperability requirements for Air Force infrastructure.