Patricia M Palmer

Patricia M. Palmer serves as a Contracting Officer for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance the agency’s mission of ensuring equitable access to nutrition assistance programs. She manages a diverse portfolio of professional services acquisitions, primarily supporting program evaluation, data analytics, policy research, and operational modernization for federal initiatives including SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. Her work ensures that FNS leverages evidence-based solutions through compliant, transparent, and efficient contracting practices aligned with FAR and OMB guidance. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Ms. Palmer routinely engages with professional services firms specializing in public sector consulting, technical support, and data management. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering high-integrity analytical services and system enhancements to complex federal nutrition programs. She fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in clear statement of work development and rigorous contract administration. Ms. Palmer’s procurement activity demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 94.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 5.3% of contracts under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising program integrity or acquisition efficiency. Her primary industry focus lies in professional and technical services, with significant activity in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541990 (All Other Professional Services), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She routinely procures analytical consulting, program evaluation frameworks, data visualization tools, and IT support services critical to monitoring and improving the efficacy of national nutrition assistance initiatives.