Patricia Peterson

Patricia Peterson serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She specializes in procuring advanced technology solutions including custom software development, tactical computing systems, and integrated sensor platforms essential to command and control modernization. Her portfolio centers on ensuring operational readiness through secure, real-time data architectures and cyber-enabled decision support tools, aligning acquisitions directly with the agency’s strategic priorities in systems engineering and next-generation naval infrastructure. Patricia maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC.—firms known for their expertise in defense-grade software development, systems integration, and mission-specific IT services. She fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering secure, scalable solutions under tight operational timelines, often leveraging firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract types to ensure accountability and mission agility. Patricia’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement approach ensures robust competition among qualified industry participants capable of meeting stringent defense requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with significant activity in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring secure, mission-tailored software applications, embedded systems, and tactical computing hardware that support naval communications, intelligence processing, and armored vehicle integration—demanding deep technical proficiency in DoD cybersecurity standards and interoperability frameworks.