Patricia N. Hanacek

Patricia N. Hanacek serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical research and technology initiatives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services in scientific research, computer systems design, and custom software development, often involving complex technical requirements and performance-based contracting methodologies. Hanacek’s work directly supports innovation-driven missions by securing high-quality technical expertise from qualified vendors. While specific contractor names are not available, Hanacek maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by partnerships with firms possessing deep technical capabilities in engineering, life sciences, and information technology domains. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open solicitations, with a balanced approach to engaging both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. She consistently emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and contract compliance in her vendor engagements. Hanacek’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong alignment with small business opportunities, with 10% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering socioeconomic diversity in the vendor base. She actively leverages statutory authorities to promote participation from small businesses, though no evidence suggests a focus on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541715 and 541714, reflecting a specialization in physical, engineering, and biotechnology research services, complemented by significant activity in custom computer programming (541511) and computer systems design (541512). Hanacek’s expertise lies in acquiring advanced technical services supporting scientific innovation, data-driven systems, and applied R&D across federal mission areas, ensuring that procurement strategies align with evolving technological and scientific priorities.