Theresa Richardson

Theresa Richardson serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and industrial domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting processes, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. Her work supports mission-critical acquisitions involving advanced electronic components and specialized manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient use of taxpayer resources. Richardson typically handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts for high-precision hardware and embedded systems used in defense, transportation, and energy infrastructure applications. Her contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in electronic component fabrication and automotive electrical systems. She engages with a diverse base of vendors, including large industrial manufacturers and small businesses with niche technical capabilities. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven quality control systems and AS9100 or ISO 9001 certifications, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and supply chain resilience. Theresa demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under unrestricted competition (86.8%). However, she actively prioritizes small business participation, consistently setting aside approximately 11% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly includes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, aligning with federal goals to expand equitable access to federal contracting for underserved entrepreneurial communities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing circuit boards, sensors, and passive components. She also frequently procures motor vehicle electrical systems (336320), wiring devices (335931), aircraft auxiliary equipment (336413), and power transformers (335311). This technical specialization underscores her proficiency in complex hardware procurement within aerospace, automotive, and industrial automation sectors, where regulatory compliance and technical specifications are paramount.