Richelle Hansen

Richelle K. Hansen serves as a Contract Specialist at the W6QM Micc-Dugway Proving Ground, a Department of the Army facility under the W911S6 agency code, where she manages complex procurements critical to the operational readiness of chemical, biological, radiological, and electromagnetic testing systems. Her role centers on acquiring high-precision instrumentation, calibration services, and specialized maintenance for experimental and field-deployed sensor arrays, ensuring compliance with stringent military technical standards. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—supporting mission-critical R&D and validation activities at one of the nation’s premier proving grounds. Hansen maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Flow Sciences, Inc., Sterilization Technologies Equipment and Maintenance Inc., CRFS, Inc., Affigent, LLC, and Endigit Inc., who provide specialized engineering, calibration, and systems integration services. Her procurement patterns reflect deep technical collaboration with vendors possessing niche expertise in industrial measurement systems, ruggedized electronics, and field-deployable maintenance solutions. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with DoD environmental and safety protocols. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a preference for best-value acquisitions based on technical merit and mission alignment. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals. Hansen’s primary NAICS focus includes 334513 for industrial process measurement and control instrumentation, alongside 336120 for heavy-duty vehicle systems and 811219 for specialized maintenance services. She also procures satellite telecommunications equipment and related support services, indicating expertise across diverse technical domains essential to advanced military testing environments. Her work demands deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, technical specifications for sensing systems, and the unique logistical demands of remote proving ground operations.