Patricia Willis

Patricia J. Willis serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements in advanced technology and scientific instrumentation sectors. She plays a critical role in ensuring acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations, particularly under FAR Part 19, and supports mission-critical capabilities through competitive, transparent contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision analytical and measurement systems, telecommunications equipment, and specialized electronic instrumentation, requiring deep technical understanding and risk-managed acquisition strategies. Willis routinely handles both full and open competitions and set-aside solicitations, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers of laboratory and test equipment, as well as firms specializing in signal detection and communications systems. She cultivates relationships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering a competitive marketplace through clear solicitation language and structured evaluation criteria. Her approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and rigorous source selection, ensuring technical excellence and value for the government. Willis demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 38% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses in technical markets. A minimal but intentional portion of awards supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, indicating a measured but principled approach to socioeconomic contracting. Her preference for non-set-aside acquisitions (61.5%) suggests a strategic balance between broad competition and targeted socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), software publishing (511210), and electrical measurement instrumentation (334515). She regularly acquires sophisticated devices for scientific research, environmental monitoring, and communications testing, demonstrating expertise in highly technical domains requiring specialized vendor qualifications and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 17025 and MIL-STD specifications.