Denise Patches

Denise Patches serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as a primary point of contact for the agency's procurement activities. In this role, she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant emphasis on non-set-aside contracts, which account for 61.2% of activity. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, particularly through Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 18.2% and Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) at 15.7%. Women-Owned Small Businesses also feature in the procurement landscape. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the medical and technical equipment sectors. Primary areas of expertise include Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 339112) and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811210). Additionally, her portfolio includes acquisitions for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, as well as Analytical Laboratory and Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing.