Patrick J. Batson

Patrick Batson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions in aerospace and missile defense systems. He plays a central role in advancing the Army’s modernization priorities by overseeing the procurement of mission-critical components for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as guided missile systems. His acquisitions focus on integrating advanced avionics, propulsion subsystems, and sensor technologies to ensure operational readiness and technological superiority. Batson handles full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. He maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-reliability aerospace components and systems integration services. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, favoring established defense contractors with proven expertise in military-grade manufacturing and rapid prototyping. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative engineering support, iterative requirements refinement, and rigorous quality assurance protocols. Batson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. He does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical fitness and scale of capability over socioeconomic classifications. This reflects the agency’s emphasis on mission-critical performance and the specialized nature of the systems being procured. His primary NAICS focus lies in 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring precision-engineered components including flight control actuators, turbine blades, guidance electronics, and missile warhead integration systems, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace propulsion and defensive weapon system technologies.