Richard W. Powell

Richard W. Powell serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NR Uspfo Activity Ny Arng, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness for the New York Army National Guard. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on quality-of-life, medical, and facility support services, with a primary focus on food service, catering, and infrastructure maintenance contracts. His role ensures timely and compliant procurement of essential services that directly impact troop welfare during training cycles and deployments, aligning acquisitions with federal regulations and Army sustainment priorities. Powell maintains a consistent working relationship with THE ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a primary contractor delivering integrated food service and logistical support solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of scaling operations across multiple garrison locations. He frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in military catering, field dining facilities, and mobile food service systems, emphasizing reliability, compliance with DoD nutrition standards, and rapid response capabilities. A strong advocate for small business participation, Powell consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 77% of his awards reserved for small businesses. He also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster veteran entrepreneurship. His contracting approach integrates socioeconomic goals into every solicitation, ensuring broad access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 722320 (Caterers), reflecting an operational need for scalable, on-site meal services in garrison and expeditionary environments. He also procures related services in facility maintenance (NAICS 811310) and temporary lodging (NAICS 721110), demonstrating technical expertise in managing complex, multi-service contracts that support both daily garrison operations and mission-critical readiness cycles.