Patricia M Pemberton

Patricia M. Pemberton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She oversees the solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of contracts across a diverse range of professional services, aligning procurement activities with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of non-defense, service-based acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on consulting, administrative support, and educational services. Pemberton ensures rigorous source selection processes while maintaining accountability and fiscal responsibility throughout contract performance. While specific contractor names are not available, Pemberton maintains consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and general contractors capable of delivering technical and administrative support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a notable emphasis on fair and equitable opportunity for small business participation. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting principles and clear deliverables, ensuring accountability and value for taxpayer dollars. Pemberton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards falling under the Total Small Business Set-Aside category (20.9%), followed by 8(a) competed set-asides (3.2%) and niche programs such as HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (each at 0.6%). Her approach reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes broad small business access while maintaining competition and mission readiness. She actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to expand opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs without compromising acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional Services), indicating deep expertise in securing specialized advisory, research, and technical support. Additional emphasis on 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and 611710 (Educational Support Services) reveals a consistent demand for operational and educational infrastructure support. She rarely procures physical goods, instead specializing in knowledge-based services requiring skilled personnel and performance-based outcomes.