Denita Y Patterson

Denita Y. Patterson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and modernized administrative infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for IT systems, facilities services, and mission-critical support functions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with SSA’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity, systems integration, and operational resilience. She routinely handles complex contracts requiring technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination across multiple divisions. Patterson maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of large-capability vendors in IT modernization, facility management, and specialized construction services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and delivery excellence. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Patterson consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 56% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding access for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned firms, and other eligible socioeconomic categories, reinforcing SSA’s dedication to equitable contracting practices. Her primary NAICS focus areas include facilities support services, electrical and plumbing contracting, and physician office services—domains that support SSA’s physical infrastructure and administrative operations. While not healthcare-focused, her work in these sectors ensures the operational readiness of SSA field offices and service centers, demonstrating expertise in procuring integrated building systems, maintenance services, and facility-related technical support essential to sustaining public-facing operations.