Patricia Peterson

Patricia Peterson serves as the primary procurement lead for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on integrated technology systems, command and control architectures, and tactical computing environments, ensuring operational readiness through advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle support. Her role is pivotal in aligning acquisition strategy with the agency’s priority to enhance cyber-enabled decision support and real-time data fusion across naval platforms. Peterson handles both full and open competitions and set-aside contracts, consistently balancing technical innovation with compliance to federal acquisition regulations. She maintains established relationships with key contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC., reflecting a preference for specialized firms delivering systems engineering, mission analytics, and secure software development services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on agile, niche vendors capable of rapid prototyping and integration of classified and unclassified systems, often in support of expeditionary and distributed naval operations. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical adaptability, and a focus on deliverables that meet stringent DoN cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Peterson’s procurement strategy prioritizes full and open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster innovation from agile, non-traditional vendors capable of rapid response to evolving naval requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas—Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Professional Organizations (813920), Media Streaming and Content Providers (516210), and Office Administrative Services (561110)—reflect a broad but targeted acquisition scope encompassing custom software development, mission support services, secure data dissemination platforms, and operational logistics coordination. This blend underscores her expertise in procuring both technical and administrative enablers critical to modern naval command structures.