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 procurement actions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission requirements for command, control, and communications. Irby specializes in acquiring integrated security solutions, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems that support air operations, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Irby maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental services, specialized material supply, and industrial chemical solutions essential to base operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical specificity, particularly in areas requiring hazardous material handling, site remediation, and facility-specific logistics support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Irby prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 77.8% of her acquisitions structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering vendor diversity and enabling small firms to contribute meaningfully to national defense infrastructure. Her primary NAICS focus includes 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery Rental), and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a technical portfolio that spans facility maintenance, equipment leasing, and specialized instrumentation. Irby’s expertise lies in procuring niche industrial and operational support services that bridge civilian logistics capabilities with military readiness requirements.