Patrice Coleman

Patrice Coleman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a primary focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with DHS’s strategic goals in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced scientific innovation. Coleman’s work directly enables the agency’s capacity to maintain systems integrity and advance cutting-edge technological capabilities essential to homeland defense. Coleman cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in R&D, systems engineering, and technical services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in applied physical sciences, computational modeling, and secure systems development. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term contractor accountability, fostering partnerships built on compliance, innovation, and mission alignment. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Coleman applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This unwavering commitment empowers emerging firms to participate meaningfully in high-stakes national security projects, promoting innovation from underrepresented market segments and strengthening the broader federal small business ecosystem. Her procurement focus is singularly centered on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). She specializes in acquiring services related to advanced materials, sensor development, cybersecurity infrastructure, and engineering analysis for critical infrastructure protection. Her technical domain expertise lies in supporting DHS’s mission through science-driven solutions that enhance operational resilience and technological superiority.