Cindy D Patterson

Cindy D. Patterson serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized aerospace components within the federal procurement ecosystem. Her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting actions for critical aircraft subsystems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning purchases with operational readiness requirements. She handles competitive solicitations, evaluations, and award decisions for high-precision parts and auxiliary equipment, supporting national defense and aviation infrastructure needs. Her work is instrumental in maintaining supply chain reliability for complex aerospace systems. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Patterson’s procurement activity suggests engagement with manufacturers holding relevant AS9100 certifications and capable of meeting stringent military and aerospace quality standards. She typically works with a mix of prime contractors and tiered suppliers who specialize in precision machining, avionics integration, and non-standard aircraft components. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industry players with proven track records in regulatory compliance and just-in-time delivery. Patterson’s set-aside profile reveals a strong emphasis on open competition, with 96% of her acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. The remaining 4% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities per FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. Her approach prioritizes technical capability and market competition while maintaining compliance with federal small business goals. Her procurement focus is exclusively concentrated on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. This specialization underscores her deep expertise in procuring non-engine airframe components, flight control systems, landing gear parts, and other mission-critical aviation subsystems. She is well-versed in technical specifications governed by SAE, MIL-SPEC, and FAA standards, ensuring acquired items meet exacting performance and safety requirements for military and civilian aviation platforms.