Fabio Patino

Fabio Patino serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Troop Support, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical logistics and sustainment equipment essential to troop readiness. His role centers on executing full-cycle procurement actions for specialized infrastructure and operational supplies, including climate control systems, deployable containers, and air handling units that support field operations across global theaters. Patino ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with DLA’s mandate to deliver resilient, high-performance solutions that sustain military forces in austere environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC—firms known for their expertise in defense-grade mechanical systems, thermal management, and modular logistics infrastructure. Patino’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical evaluation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and delivery reliability. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Patino actively prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 30% of his portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, though no specific socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate his awards. Notably, Patino’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), and 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing), reflecting his oversight of subsistence and field feeding systems critical to troop welfare. His technical domain expertise lies in the procurement of temperature-controlled food production, packaging, and distribution equipment tailored for military rations and forward-deployed dining facilities.