Richard W. Legg Benavides

Richard W. Legg Benavides supports the Defense Health Agency’s mission by managing critical acquisitions that advance clinical readiness and health information infrastructure. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on securing advanced technology solutions essential to modern military healthcare delivery, including electronic diagnostic systems, secure software platforms, and specialized medical equipment. He plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the DHA’s priorities in clinical workflow modernization, pharmaceutical supply chain resilience, and secure health data systems, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent DoD compliance and interoperability standards. His contracting portfolio consistently engages a core group of specialized vendors, including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc. for secure document management, Hanith Bioscience, LLC for biotechnology support, Livion Technology, LLC for medical device innovation, I-2-I Solutions, Inc. for IT systems integration, and Draeger, Inc. for advanced clinical monitoring equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche providers with proven capabilities in healthcare technology and defense-qualified supply chains, indicating a focus on mission-critical, high-integrity vendor relationships rather than broad commercial sourcing. Benavides maintains a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately half of his acquisitions reserved for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through small business engagement without compromising access to specialized capabilities, aligning with DHA’s dual goals of operational effectiveness and economic inclusivity. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring deep expertise in procuring integrated medical computing systems, bespoke health IT applications, and secure hardware platforms. His work directly supports the agency’s digital transformation initiatives, emphasizing interoperable, FDA- and DoD-compliant technologies that enhance clinical decision-making and data security across global military medical operations.