Patience Bennett

Patience Bennett serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W6QM Micc Ft Lee under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize Army installations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of infrastructure, security, and operational support services essential to maintaining force readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts including construction, facility maintenance, energy systems, and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities of resilience, security, and operational continuity. Bennett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including NISGA'A MOSTT, LLC, GLOBAL DIMENSIONS, LLC, VIRGINIA ENERGY AND LIGHTING, LLC, and UNDERPRESSURE, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military facility support, energy efficiency, and specialized maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her evaluations remain rooted in technical merit and value-driven outcomes. Though NAICS data is not currently available, her procurement activity centers on mission-enabling services such as facility maintenance, electrical and lighting systems, security infrastructure, and energy management—domains requiring specialized technical knowledge and adherence to military installation standards. Her expertise lies in delivering scalable, compliant solutions that directly support the Army’s operational sustainment mission.