Tashell A Richmond

Tashell A. Richmond supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s mission to advance naval warfare capabilities through strategic procurement of advanced electronic, sensing, and instrumentation systems. While her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring specialized equipment for sonar, radar, signal processing, and precision measurement systems critical to fleet readiness and undersea dominance. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical development, system integration, and sustainment efforts, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Richmond maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including ISPA TECHNOLOGY LLC and FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC, both of which provide advanced electronic systems and analytical software solutions. She also engages with specialized industrial suppliers such as BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC. and COUNTERTRADE PRODUCTS, INC. to procure mission-critical hardware and support equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, fostering long-term relationships built on reliability, compliance, and technical precision. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 69.2% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation, allocating 23.1% of contracts to total small business set-asides and 7.7% to HUBZone firms. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining competition and mission readiness. Richmond’s primary NAICS focus is on 334515—manufacturing instruments for measuring and testing electrical signals—reflecting deep expertise in procuring electronic test equipment, signal conditioning systems, and precision sensors. Additional focus areas include industrial process instrumentation, professional training, and specialized marine systems, underscoring her technical acumen in supporting the Navy’s electronic warfare and maritime surveillance missions.