Patricia A Startzman

Patricia A. Startzman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain the agency’s operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for specialized services and equipment essential to border security and canine enforcement programs. She routinely handles complex contracts for technical, administrative, and mission-support services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with CBP’s strategic priorities in detection capabilities and facility operations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to secure the nation’s borders through reliable, timely, and lawful acquisition practices. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Startzman maintains professional relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including firms specializing in professional services, technical support, and operational logistics. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capability in delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. She engages with both large primes and qualified small businesses, fostering partnerships that emphasize performance, accountability, and regulatory adherence. Startzman’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 88.2% of her actions awarded without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 11.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach aligns with agency goals to promote economic opportunity while maintaining acquisition integrity, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives. Her primary NAICS focus centers on Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), indicating significant procurement activity in workforce support, training, and personnel management functions. Additional activity includes ancillary health-related services and facility operations, reflecting a diverse portfolio that supports both personnel readiness and infrastructure resilience. Startzman’s expertise lies in translating mission needs into compliant, performance-based contracts that deliver value across CBP’s operational domains.