Larry Patterson

Larry Patterson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8207 Afnwc Pzbc, a critical component of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) deterrent. In this role, he manages complex engineering and systems integration acquisitions that ensure the reliability, security, and operational readiness of strategic nuclear forces. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of mission-critical hardware, software, and test infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering, cybersecurity integration, and sustainment of legacy and next-generation ICBM platforms. Patterson’s acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to maintain a credible, survivable nuclear deterrent through technical excellence and rigorous risk mitigation. Patterson collaborates with a select group of defense prime contractors and specialized engineering firms experienced in nuclear-grade systems, secure software development, and test range modernization. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances and deep expertise in DoD nuclear weapons systems. His working relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures, including cost-plus and fixed-price incentive arrangements designed to align contractor incentives with mission-critical outcomes. Patterson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, reflecting the highly specialized and classified nature of ICBM sustainment work. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors must meet stringent security, quality, and compliance standards regardless of size. His primary focus is on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing systems engineering, test and evaluation, software development for embedded nuclear command systems, and infrastructure modernization. He procures advanced simulation tools, secure communications architectures, and hardware lifecycle management services essential to maintaining the operational integrity of the nation’s ICBM force.