Carl B Patterson

Carl B. Patterson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace and instrumentation systems. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to support national defense and aviation systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision technical procurement, including avionics, flight control systems, navigation instrumentation, and aircraft engine components, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes under FAR Part 15. Patterson maintains professional relationships with a broad spectrum of defense contractors and Tier 1 aerospace suppliers specializing in systems integration and precision manufacturing. He routinely engages with firms possessing ITAR and DFARS compliance, as well as those holding AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical evaluation rigor, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and supply chain resilience. While the vast majority of his acquisitions—97.6%—are conducted as full and open competition, Patterson demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with 2.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion through targeted outreach to qualified small businesses in aerospace manufacturing, though he does not currently utilize specialized set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His approach reflects a balance between mission necessity and statutory small business goals. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for aerospace and navigation systems, with significant activity in NAICS 336413 for auxiliary aircraft equipment and NAICS 336412 for engine components. He routinely procures flight-critical instrumentation, sensor arrays, and avionics subsystems requiring stringent certification and testing protocols, demonstrating specialized expertise in defense aviation technology domains.