Patrick Romero

Patrick A. Romero serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Correctional Complex Florence under the Bureau of Prisons, where he manages the acquisition of critical subsistence and facility support services essential to the safe, secure, and humane operation of a federal detention facility. His portfolio primarily encompasses food service contracts, infrastructure maintenance, and operational supplies aligned with the agency’s mission to deliver nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate meals and reliable logistical support to incarcerated populations. Romero exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 13 and Part 17, overseeing solicitations, evaluations, and award decisions with strict adherence to federal procurement regulations and compliance standards. Romero maintains a focused relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key vendor providing specialized equipment and technical support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in delivering mission-critical goods under high-security operational constraints. He routinely engages with vendors capable of meeting stringent federal prison standards for safety, sanitation, and supply chain integrity, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and regulatory compliance. A pronounced commitment to small business participation characterizes Romero’s procurement approach, with 89.3% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, while ensuring competitive, responsive sourcing. His consistent use of set-asides underscores a strong alignment with federal goals to promote equitable access to government contracting. Romero’s primary NAICS focus includes 323117 (Books Printing) for inmate educational materials, 335911 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing) for facility electronics, 326140 (Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing) for packaging and insulation, and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) for secure communication systems. His technical expertise lies in procuring specialized, regulated products that meet Bureau of Prisons operational, safety, and dietary requirements, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in correctional facility support systems.