Patricia Dominguez

Patricia M. Dominguez serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential industrial chemical products and related services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for complex manufacturing inputs, requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation in highly regulated industrial environments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Dominguez engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of meeting stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards for chemical production. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with manufacturers possessing the technical capacity to produce high-purity industrial gases and inorganic chemicals under strict environmental and safety protocols. Dominguez’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 96.4% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions. Only 3.6% of her acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all small business participation goals when applicable. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing high-purity gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, as well as specialty inorganic compounds used in industrial, medical, and scientific applications. She evaluates technical specifications, material safety data sheets, and manufacturing certifications to ensure conformance with federal and industry standards.