Patricia A. Bates

Patricia A. Bates serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across construction and infrastructure-related services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR and socioeconomic requirements. Her portfolio primarily involves competitive solicitations for civil works, building construction, and utility infrastructure projects, requiring deep technical understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery models such as design-bid-build and construction manager-at-risk. She ensures acquisitions align with mission-critical infrastructure needs while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and contractor compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate strong past performance in public works, with an emphasis on accountability, safety, and timely delivery. Her approach supports a transparent, competitive environment that encourages new entrants and established firms alike to participate in federal construction opportunities. Patricia demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for nearly one-third of her awards. She also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and HUBZone programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her consistent use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 underscores her dedication to expanding participation among small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. Her procurement focus centers on key NAICS categories including Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110), and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220). She routinely manages contracts for building systems, utility infrastructure, and public works projects requiring specialized technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Her domain knowledge ensures effective solicitation design and evaluation of technical proposals within the built environment sector.