Patricia L. Frausto

Patricia L. Frausto is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement actions to support her agency's operational requirements. In this role, she ensures that the procurement process adheres to federal regulations while securing the necessary goods and services required for the agency's mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong emphasis on small business participation. A significant majority of procurement actions are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while a smaller portion of requirements are competed without set-aside restrictions. Her procurement activity spans a diverse range of technical domains. Primary focus areas include miscellaneous food manufacturing and meat processing, as well as healthcare infrastructure through general medical and surgical hospital services. Additionally, her expertise extends to the procurement of automotive mechanical and electrical repair services and the acquisition of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating equipment.