Patricia R. Folts

Patricia R. Folts 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 federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and specialized technical procurement, with a focus on design, analytical instrumentation, software development, and scientific testing services. Folts ensures that all acquisitions adhere to FAR guidelines and agency policies, balancing efficiency, competition, and mission alignment in a highly technical procurement environment. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Folts engages with a diverse pool of vendors across multiple technical domains, fostering competitive bidding and maintaining transparent, compliant contracting practices. Her approach emphasizes open competition and vendor accountability, supporting a robust marketplace of qualified providers. She works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define clear statement of work requirements and ensure contract performance aligns with agency needs. Folts exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition and selecting the most technically capable offerors, regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement patterns remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourage broad market engagement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling). These reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced technical services, custom software solutions, laboratory equipment, and data-driven research support, positioning her at the intersection of science, technology, and public sector procurement.