Patrick B. McGirt

Patrick B. McGirt serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he leads the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and modernizing federal infrastructure. He manages complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, specializing in market research, public opinion polling, and digital service delivery contracts that directly inform national economic policy. His work ensures alignment between strategic agency priorities and compliant, high-performing vendor solutions, with a focus on agile, outcome-based contracting methodologies. McGirt maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor for analytical and technical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and task order flexibility, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to respond dynamically to evolving policy needs. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure technical compliance, risk mitigation, and seamless integration of services into federal operations. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, he actively prioritizes small business participation without mandating specific set-aside categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, favoring broad-based competition within the small business community. McGirt’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 518210 (Computing Infrastructure and Data Services), 922160 (Fire Protection), and 423490 (Professional Equipment Wholesalers). These reflect a diverse portfolio spanning physical infrastructure, digital modernization, public safety systems, and specialized equipment supply chains. His expertise spans both technical and operational domains, ensuring acquisitions support the agency’s mission to strengthen economic policy through reliable, scalable, and secure service delivery.