Patricia G Burgess

Patricia G. Burgess serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical and scientific domains, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—focusing on high-value research, engineering, and information technology services. Her work supports the agency’s strategic objectives by securing innovative solutions through competitive, transparent, and compliant contracting practices, aligning with FAR guidelines and interagency priorities. While specific contractor names are not available, Ms. Burgess maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in advanced engineering, systems integration, and custom software development. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering technically sophisticated deliverables under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. She consistently engages both large primes and small business subcontractors to ensure technical excellence and supply chain resilience. Ms. Burgess demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small entities. Her contracting patterns prioritize equitable opportunity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences), accounting for half of her activity, followed by 334511 (aerospace and navigation systems manufacturing) and 541511 (custom computer programming). She routinely procures advanced research services, sensor and guidance system development, and bespoke software solutions, indicating deep expertise in defense, aerospace, and scientific computing domains. Her work supports cutting-edge technological innovation through targeted, technically informed acquisition strategies.