Erin Fitzpatrick

2Lt Erin Fitzpatrick serves as a contracting officer within the FA3020 82nd Contracting Logistics unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she supports operational readiness by managing the acquisition of mission-critical facility infrastructure, specialized equipment, and integrated technical systems essential to air base functionality. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic modernization goals. She routinely handles acquisitions for durable furnishings, maintenance services, and technical systems that sustain daily operations across Air Force installations. Fitzpatrick maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Valiant Products Corporation and Logistics365 Inc., partnering with vendors capable of delivering custom-built facility components and logistics support solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and timely delivery, often engaging suppliers with proven expertise in niche industrial and logistical domains. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with established track records in delivering mission-aligned products under stringent military standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded as full and open competitions. This dual approach ensures robust market competition while actively fostering opportunities for small business participation across diverse socioeconomic categories. Fitzpatrick’s primary NAICS focus areas include 321999 for custom wood product manufacturing used in facility furnishings, 333994 for industrial furnace and oven systems critical to maintenance operations, and 541512 for computer systems design services supporting base infrastructure. She also procures specialized equipment under 532111 (passenger car rental) and 713990 (recreation services), reflecting the broad operational needs of a dynamic Air Force installation. Her expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with practical procurement execution across heterogeneous supply chains.