Theresa E Richardson

Theresa Richardson serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she plays a critical role in securing high-reliability aviation components essential to the readiness and sustainment of U.S. military aircraft systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle acquisition of mission-critical parts, including electronic subsystems, hardware assemblies, and fastening systems, ensuring timely delivery to maintain operational fleet availability. She manages complex procurements governed by FAR and DFARS regulations, with a focus on technical obsolescence mitigation, supply chain resilience, and rapid logistics response to support combatant command requirements. Richardson maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers, engaging both large-tier manufacturers and specialized small businesses to source precision-engineered components for aircraft engines, avionics, and auxiliary equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open procedures, yet she actively cultivates partnerships with certified small businesses to enhance market diversity and innovation. She works closely with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, including AS9100 and MIL-STD certifications, ensuring component integrity and traceability. Her set-aside preferences align with DLA Aviation’s broader socioeconomic goals, with over 83% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while approximately 12.6% are reserved for total small business concerns. She consistently awards contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and HUBZone firms, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented suppliers without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Richardson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334419 for other electronic component manufacturing, 332510 for hardware fabrication, and 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. She specializes in sourcing high-integrity fasteners, current-carrying wiring devices, and precision-machined components critical to flight systems, reflecting deep technical expertise in aerospace supply chain dynamics and military-grade manufacturing standards.