Roberta M Richardson

Roberta M. Richardson serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex service acquisitions across professional, scientific, and technical domains. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-value consulting and support services. Her work ensures alignment with federal procurement regulations and supports mission-critical operational needs through timely and compliant contracting actions. Richardson typically handles non-construction services requiring specialized expertise, particularly in management consulting, technical advisory, and educational support functions. Her contractor relationships are diverse, encompassing both large professional services firms and small business concerns, with a strong emphasis on competitive fairness and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors capable of delivering high-quality, performance-based services across multiple technical disciplines. Her approach fosters transparent competition and encourages vendor innovation through well-structured performance metrics and clear statement of work requirements. Richardson demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with over 65% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating nearly one-third of her contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and approximately 2.6% to 8(a) competed awards. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and value. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), followed by 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating a strong demand for specialized advisory and analytical support. She also regularly procures management consulting services under NAICS 541611 and 541618, as well as educational support services under 611710. Her expertise centers on acquiring strategic, non-routine professional services that require subject-matter depth, adaptability, and measurable outcomes.