Tashell A Richmond

Tashell A. Richmond serves as a Contract Administrator at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced electronic systems for surface warfare platforms. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for sensors, signal processing equipment, communications hardware, and precision instrumentation critical to fleet readiness and undersea dominance. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals in radar, sonar, and electronic warfare technologies. Richmond maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in defense electronics, systems integration, and mission-critical software development. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical diligence, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure delivery of high-reliability systems under demanding operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Richmond consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over 64% of her acquisitions structured to promote socioeconomic opportunities under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering niche capabilities in electronic systems and support services. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a balanced approach to leveraging small business agility while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in procuring advanced signal processing hardware, electronic test equipment, and communications systems. She routinely supports acquisitions involving embedded systems, waveform development, and naval electronic warfare instrumentation, demonstrating deep domain expertise in maritime electronic systems procurement.