Patrice A. Irby

Patrice A. Irby serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force infrastructure priorities. Irby specializes in procuring integrated security solutions, radio and broadcasting equipment, and audiovisual systems essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities, directly supporting air operations and base security. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental, safety, and industrial support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability in delivering niche solutions under tight operational timelines. Irby demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This unwavering focus ensures maximum participation from small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s mission to cultivate a diverse and resilient supplier base. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small business contractors with the capacity to meet complex technical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), indicating expertise in procuring precision instrumentation and integrated physical security systems. She routinely manages acquisitions for surveillance technologies, access control systems, and specialized facility maintenance equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in both defense infrastructure and security operations domains.