Patricia M. Perkins

Patricia M. Perkins serves as a Contract Specialist at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain and modernize U.S. Navy submarines and surface vessels. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, and contract administration for mission-critical industrial and logistical services. Perkins specializes in high-integrity procurement actions aligned with naval shipyard operations, including fabrication, mechanical system maintenance, and supply chain support for classified and non-classified components. She ensures compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and coordinates closely with technical stakeholders to align contracting outcomes with operational readiness goals. Perkins maintains established relationships with key contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for advanced shipbuilding and repair services, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC. for heavy equipment leasing, PATRIOT GLOBAL LODGING LLC for transient housing support, KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC for automated storage and retrieval systems, and BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC for specialized industrial maintenance. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors delivering technical expertise and smaller vendors providing niche logistical and facility support services, fostering a resilient and responsive vendor ecosystem. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 41% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a modest but consistent use of 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, Perkins actively promotes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in 532490 (Industrial Machinery Leasing) and 562991 (Septic Tank Services), reflecting the shipyard’s diverse operational needs—from precision fabrication to environmental and facility infrastructure support. Perkins brings deep domain expertise in naval industrial base contracting, ensuring technical compliance and mission alignment across all acquisition categories.