Richard W. Powell

Richard W. Powell supports the procurement mission of the W7NR USPFO Activity NY ARNG under the Department of the Army, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining the operational readiness and quality-of-life needs of New York Army National Guard personnel. His responsibilities include managing contracts for food service, medical support, facility maintenance, and administrative infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned resource allocation. He routinely handles service-based and construction-related procurements that directly impact troop welfare during training cycles and deployments, with a focus on timely, compliant, and mission-critical contract execution. Powell maintains a consistent working relationship with THE ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a key vendor delivering specialized support services aligned with the agency’s sustainment objectives. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capacity in military-support environments, particularly those experienced in logistics, facility operations, and personnel services. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, ensuring continuity in high-priority service delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Powell prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 70% of his awards structured to promote small business engagement. He also incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small, qualified vendors, reinforcing the Army’s mandate to maximize small business inclusion across mission-critical categories. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (lodging services) and 722320 (catering), supporting dining and billeting operations for deployed and training forces. Additional emphasis is placed on 541810 (advertising) and 337215 (locker and showcase manufacturing), indicating a need for both communication and facility infrastructure solutions. His expertise spans service acquisition, facility sustainment, and quality-of-life contracting within a military readiness context.