Roberta M Richardson

Roberta M. Richardson serves as a Contract Specialist with the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key acquisition arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements supporting classified intelligence operations, with a focus on technical services that enhance data exploitation, systems analysis, and real-time intelligence processing. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical contracts for custom software development, computing infrastructure, and specialized training services that enable advanced analytical capabilities for national security missions. Richardson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in physical sciences, engineering, and intelligence systems design. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Richardson maintains a dynamic network of vendors specializing in high-assurance IT environments, secure data processing, and intelligence analytics. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large defense contractors and innovative small businesses, emphasizing performance-based contracting and technical rigor in vendor selection. Her procurement approach prioritizes agility, cybersecurity compliance, and mission readiness, often engaging firms with experience in classified systems integration and government-authorized cloud environments. Richardson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 70% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting the agency’s mandate to broaden participation in national security contracting. Her pattern of award distribution supports a diverse supplier base capable of delivering specialized, mission-aligned solutions. Her primary NAICS focus includes 518210 for computing infrastructure and data hosting, 541720 for social science research supporting intelligence analysis, and 611430 for professional and management development training. She frequently procures services related to secure data pipelines, intelligence workflow automation, and technical workforce upskilling, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of intelligence operations and advanced information technology.