Patricia C. von Salden

Patricia C. von Salden serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace components, electronic warfare systems, and advanced communications infrastructure to sustain naval aviation readiness. Her procurement activities center on engineering services, sensor technologies, and cybersecurity-enabled platforms essential to modernizing naval air operations. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements definition to award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and operational urgency. Her primary contractor relationships include long-standing partnerships with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, reflecting a preference for established defense industry leaders with proven expertise in high-integrity aerospace and electronic systems. While she collaborates with a diverse pool of 15+ vendors, the majority of her portfolio is supported by a core group of Tier-1 contractors capable of delivering complex, classified, and technologically advanced solutions under strict compliance and security protocols. Patricia maintains a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures compliance with socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting heavy demand for systems integration, software development, and cybersecurity support; NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) underscores her work in secure communications hardware; and NAICS 921190 (Other General Government Support) indicates frequent engagement with specialized technical and logistics services. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics, avionics modernization, and mission-critical IT infrastructure.