Richard Goodman

Richard W. Goodman serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), responsible for managing the acquisition of life-cycle support services critical to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. His portfolio centers on facility sustainment, environmental services, and habitability infrastructure, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have secure, functional, and mission-ready environments. He executes full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides under FAR Part 19, balancing efficiency with socioeconomic goals. His acquisitions typically involve construction, renovation, and supply chain support for residential and administrative facilities across the nation’s coastal and inland waterways. Goodman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These firms are frequently engaged for facility remodeling, furniture procurement, and integrated logistical support services. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven track records in government facility management, while maintaining flexibility to onboard qualified small businesses through targeted set-asides. He fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships grounded in compliance, schedule adherence, and quality assurance. Goodman’s procurement strategy is evenly balanced between full and open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to small business participation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, but consistently reserves half of his acquisitions for small businesses broadly defined, promoting equitable access and competitive bidding among eligible firms. His approach aligns with Coast Guard mandates to strengthen the small business industrial base while maintaining mission-critical delivery standards. His primary NAICS focus is on 423210 (Furniture Merchant Wholesalers) and 236118 (Residential Remodelers), indicating deep expertise in procuring commercial-grade furnishings and structural renovations for Coast Guard barracks, administrative buildings, and training facilities. He specializes in acquiring turnkey solutions that integrate furniture, fixtures, and facility upgrades—demanding technical knowledge of building codes, federal property standards, and supply chain logistics for government installations.