Patricia A Long

Patricia A. Long serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and engineering services, with a focus on commercial and institutional building projects, plumbing and HVAC systems, site preparation, and professional engineering support. Patricia ensures acquisitions are executed with transparency, fairness, and adherence to statutory procurement requirements, supporting timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure and services. Patricia collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors, specialty trade firms, and engineering consultants, to fulfill complex construction and infrastructure needs. She cultivates relationships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments and promoting teaming arrangements that enhance capability and capacity. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and quality delivery across contract performance. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Patricia consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically targeted businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that supports both broad competition and targeted socioeconomic goals, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), supplemented by significant activity in 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with a smaller but consistent stream of engineering services under 541330. This technical specialization enables her to effectively evaluate proposals, assess contractor qualifications, and manage complex construction-related contracts requiring coordination among multiple trades and regulatory bodies.