Richard C. Washington

Richard Washington serves as a Contract Specialist within Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency of the Department of Defense. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for administrative and operational services that enable enterprise-wide defense functions. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He specializes in professional services acquisitions aligned with WHS’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and enhance decision-making across DoD components, frequently handling task orders under Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for consulting and training services. Richard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-capacity, experienced service providers capable of delivering complex management consulting, training, and operational support solutions. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in federal environments, often resulting in long-term, performance-based engagements. His procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Richard’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), which accounts for half of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), each representing 25%. He regularly procures strategic planning, organizational development, leadership training, and institutional modernization services, demonstrating deep expertise in human capital and enterprise management domains within the defense sector.