Patricia Rex

Patricia Rex serves as a Contracting Officer for the W0ML USA Deputy Tobyhanna, a critical element of the Department of the Army responsible for modernizing and sustaining military electronics, communication systems, and industrial infrastructure at Tobyhanna Army Depot. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced electronic warfare components, test and calibration equipment, and specialized maintenance services essential to Army readiness. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on high-reliability systems requiring rigorous quality assurance and supply chain integrity. Rex ensures compliance with defense logistics standards while aligning acquisitions with the depot’s strategic modernization objectives. Her primary contractor relationships center on MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering integrated site infrastructure and industrial support services. While her contracting activity is predominantly non-set-aside, she maintains strategic partnerships with small businesses, particularly those qualified under Total Small Business Set-Asides, to ensure access to specialized fabrication and industrial supply capabilities. Her approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and vendor reliability over volume, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Patricia exhibits a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 22% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller but consistent use of 8(a) competed contracts. She actively leverages small business capabilities where technical requirements permit, balancing mission-critical needs with statutory obligations to promote broad-based participation. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 423830 and 332999, indicating deep engagement with industrial machinery wholesalers and miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturers. She routinely acquires precision-engineered components, test instrumentation, and specialized industrial supplies critical to the sustainment of Army signal and electronic systems, demonstrating expertise in technical procurement within the defense electronics lifecycle.