Patricia A, Oliver

Patricia A. Oliver serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a primary focus on administrative management consulting, technical advisory services, and public communications support. Her work ensures that DHS maintains robust systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research capabilities through compliant, efficient procurement practices aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Oliver cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in management consulting, technical advisory services, and event coordination. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently partners with firms possessing deep domain expertise in federal operations, systems integration, and policy analysis. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure high-quality deliverables from both large-capacity contractors and qualified small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on selecting the most capable providers regardless of socioeconomic designation. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her evaluations remain grounded in merit-based criteria, ensuring that small businesses compete on equal footing under open solicitations. Oliver’s primary NAICS focus centers on Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), with significant activity in Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690) and Public Relations Agencies (541820). She procures high-value advisory services that enhance DHS’s operational planning, policy development, and public engagement strategies, demonstrating deep expertise in technical and administrative support services critical to federal mission execution.