Tyler J. Richmond

Tyler Richmond serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for facility modernization, secure communications, and cyber-enabled infrastructure—particularly focusing on HVAC, electrical systems, and hardened computing environments. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic resilience goals for Air Force installations. Richmond maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in military-grade facility sustainment, secure IT integration, and specialized electrical and mechanical systems installation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Richmond consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 85% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small, certified vendors. He also employs Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2 to support regional economic development near Air Force installations, reinforcing community resilience alongside mission readiness. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to electrical contracting (238210), medical instrument manufacturing (339112), and facility services, though his portfolio is primarily driven by technical infrastructure needs. He regularly acquires specialized equipment and services supporting secure facility operations, including controlled-environment systems, hardened data connectivity, and maintenance of mission-critical utilities—demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of physical infrastructure and cyber-physical resilience.