Riley Jr., David T.

David T. Riley Jr. serves as a key procurement lead for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions that sustain advanced scientific infrastructure and high-performance computing environments. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract award and administration for specialized technical services, information systems, and facility-related support critical to national energy and security research. Riley focuses on complex, performance-based contracts that enable scientific communication, data management, and technical operations essential to the office’s core mission of advancing cutting-edge research. He maintains long-standing partnerships with BLACK HILLS SERVICE COMPANY, LLC and AJCE CORPORATION, both of which provide integrated facility services, technical support, and specialized construction-related solutions aligned with DOE’s operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical compliance, and responsive vendor collaboration, fostering reliable, mission-aligned vendor relationships that prioritize reliability and regulatory adherence in sensitive federal environments. Riley demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as 8(a) competed set-asides. This consistent preference reflects a strategic dedication to empowering small, disadvantaged businesses, ensuring equitable access to high-value federal opportunities while leveraging their agility and innovation to meet complex technical demands. His procurement patterns are intentionally designed to expand the base of qualified 8(a) participants in technical service sectors. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he oversees contracts for facility modernization, laboratory support infrastructure, and mission-critical building systems. These acquisitions support the physical and operational backbone of DOE’s research campuses, requiring deep familiarity with federal construction standards, environmental compliance, and technical specifications for high-security scientific facilities.