Patricia A, Oliver

Patricia A. Oliver serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to secure critical professional, scientific, and technical services that sustain national security operations and systems integrity. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of administrative management consulting services and broader business support functions, ensuring that DHS maintains operational efficiency and technical readiness through strategically managed contracts. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on high-integrity, mission-critical services that support engineering, cybersecurity, and research initiatives. Patricia collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, primarily professional services firms specializing in management consulting and business support operations. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal acquisition compliance, systems integration support, and operational process optimization. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract surveillance, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among contractors. Ms. Oliver’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This underscores a strategic focus on maximizing competition and selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she remains compliant with all applicable small business goals and actively considers qualified small businesses in open competitions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), accounting for two-thirds of her activity, and NAICS 561499 (All Other Business Support Services). She specializes in acquiring services related to organizational efficiency, program management support, process improvement, and technical advisory services that directly enhance DHS’s operational and systems engineering capabilities.