Richard Woonacott

Richard Woonacott serves as a secondary procurement support specialist at the U.S. Embassy Vilnius, operating under the Department of State’s 19LH50 agency code. In this capacity, he assists in the execution of mission-critical acquisitions that sustain secure communications infrastructure and maintain compliant, operational physical environments for diplomatic personnel. His role supports the embassy’s core objective of ensuring uninterrupted, encrypted wireless networks and resilient facility systems essential to U.S. diplomatic presence in Lithuania. While not the primary contracting officer, he contributes to the full lifecycle of procurements—from requirements definition and market research to contract administration—particularly for technical services related to telecommunications, cybersecurity, and facility maintenance. Though no specific contractor relationships are documented, Woonacott collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors delivering secure IT infrastructure, encrypted communications equipment, and facility services tailored to diplomatic security standards. His working patterns suggest close coordination with prime contractors and specialized subcontractors experienced in State Department compliance frameworks, including ITAR and FISMA-aligned solutions. He likely engages with vendors possessing clearance to handle classified or sensitive unclassified information, ensuring alignment with diplomatic mission security protocols. Woonacott’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the embassy’s operational urgency and international security requirements. Small business participation is not formally prioritized in his workflow, though vendors of all sizes may compete under full and open competition guidelines. His technical domain centers on telecommunications systems, secure network integration, facility modernization, and critical infrastructure support. While NAICS codes are not available, his acquisitions likely fall within 518210 (Data Processing Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design), and 238220 (Electrical Contractor Services), reflecting expertise in securing diplomatic communications and maintaining secure, mission-essential environments.