Patrice A. Irby

Patrice A. Irby serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Within the agency’s procurement mission, Irby ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing and risk mitigation. Their portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts in facility maintenance, infrastructure support, and specialized technical services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. Irby cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and total small businesses. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, roofing, janitorial, and fabricated pipe and fitting services. Irby fosters transparent, competitive environments that prioritize vendor performance, compliance, and long-term partnership development aligned with agency operational needs. A pronounced commitment to small business set-asides characterizes Irby’s procurement strategy, with over 55% of awards designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and nearly 45% under the broader Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate alignment with federal mandates to promote equitable economic opportunity and enhance contractor diversity. Their approach consistently leverages socioeconomic contracting tools to strengthen the small business industrial base and ensure broad vendor participation. Irby’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to facility systems and maintenance services, particularly 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 561720 (Janitorial Services), with additional emphasis on 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing). This specialization underscores expertise in building infrastructure support services, where technical proficiency in mechanical systems and facility operations is critical to mission readiness and long-term asset sustainability.