Thomas J. Richmond

Thomas J. Richmond supports the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) of the U.S. Coast Guard in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on shipboard systems, mechanical power transmission components, fluid power actuators, industrial valves, and auxiliary engine equipment essential to vessel readiness and operational endurance. His work directly enables lifecycle management of cutters and support infrastructure, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and long-term maintenance requirements. Richmond’s acquisitions are predominantly non-set-aside, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the procurements, which often require qualified industrial partners with defense-grade manufacturing capabilities. Richmond maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced marine and industrial suppliers, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors provide specialized services in vessel repair, marine electrical systems, mechanical component fabrication, and marine hardware integration. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in naval and maritime environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical precision over frequent vendor rotation. While the majority of his acquisitions—93%—are conducted without set-asides, Richmond actively supports small business participation through the 7% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small businesses contribute to the Coast Guard’s industrial base without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to mechanical power transmission, fluid power systems, turbine equipment, and industrial valve manufacturing—domains critical to propulsion, hydraulics, and auxiliary systems aboard Coast Guard vessels. This expertise underscores his deep familiarity with naval engineering specifications and the procurement of high-integrity components for austere maritime operations.