Tara Richmond

Tara Richmond serves as a secondary contracting support professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5004 354 Cons Pk facility, playing a critical role in enabling infrastructure sustainment and expeditionary operational readiness. While not the primary contracting officer, she provides essential administrative, analytical, and compliance support for acquisitions related to airfield maintenance, industrial equipment servicing, and mission-critical facility upgrades. Her work ensures alignment with Air Force engineering standards and rapid deployment requirements, particularly for remote and austere environments. She routinely interfaces with technical teams to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements and supports the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research through award administration. Richmond maintains consistent working relationships with COMBAT MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC, a key vendor providing specialized equipment and logistics support for expeditionary operations. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with a select group of qualified contractors who deliver niche engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance services tailored to military infrastructure demands. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on reliability in high-stakes operational settings. Her contracting portfolio exhibits a strong preference for small business participation, with 76.7% of acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for total small business eligibility. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business base capable of supporting rapid-response infrastructure needs. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a commitment to economic inclusion and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Richmond’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for facility and airfield design support, followed by 336999 (Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), indicating deep technical engagement with mobility and heavy equipment systems. She also oversees landscaping and site preparation services under 561730, ensuring environmental compliance and operational aesthetics at forward locations. Her expertise centers on mission-enabling infrastructure, with a technical emphasis on durability, modularity, and rapid field deployment.