Patricia Solberg

Patricia E. Solberg serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on mission-critical technology integration, including command and control systems, tactical computing environments, and armored vehicle support infrastructure. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of cyber-enabled decision tools, advanced sensor systems, and secure communications platforms. Solberg’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the Navy’s priorities in systems engineering and integrated logistics, often involving complex, multi-year contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle support. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, defense-grade software development, and maintenance of mission-critical hardware. Solberg’s contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency and past performance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational demands in austere environments. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 65% of awards issued without set-aside, while actively supporting small business participation through 25% Total Small Business Set-Asides and 10% HUBZone allocations. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while advancing socioeconomic goals, consistently engaging qualified small businesses with specialized defense capabilities. Solberg’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488390 (other support activities for water transportation), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), reflecting deep engagement with naval platform sustainment, embedded computing systems, and field-deployable equipment maintenance. Her expertise spans the integration of hardened electronics, secure data architectures, and mission-specific logistics solutions critical to fleet readiness.