Tashell A Richmond

Tashell A. Richmond supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s mission to advance naval warfare capabilities through the procurement of advanced electronic systems, sensors, and communications technologies critical to surface ship readiness and undersea dominance. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on managing complex acquisitions for signal processing systems, precision instrumentation, and electronic warfare components, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s modernization priorities in radar, sonar, and navigation platforms. She plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into competitive contracting strategies that deliver mission-critical capabilities to the fleet. Richmond maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC, and Washington Office Interiors LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of defense-focused engineering firms, specialized systems integrators, and niche service providers, indicating a balanced approach to sourcing both high-technology hardware and mission-support services. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval electronics, while maintaining flexibility to engage agile, specialized firms for tailored solutions. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a near-even split between open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting without compromising technical rigor. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active engagement with the small business ecosystem to foster innovation and resilience in the supply chain. Richmond’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment) and 334515 (instrumentation for electrical signal measurement), underscoring her technical expertise in electronic systems manufacturing for maritime applications. She routinely acquires precision test equipment, signal processing hardware, and embedded communication modules, demonstrating deep familiarity with the engineering and compliance requirements of naval electronic warfare and sensor integration programs.