Patrick C. Kerrigan

Patrick C. Kerrigan serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions for advanced naval aviation technologies. Responsible for the full lifecycle management of complex acquisitions, Kerrigan supports the development and integration of next-generation avionics, sensor systems, and mission-critical electronics by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and DoD acquisition policies. His portfolio primarily encompasses sole-source and competitive procurements for high-precision instrumentation and test equipment essential to the evaluation and certification of airborne warfare systems. Kerrigan maintains strong, long-standing relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., and Teya Support Services LLC. These partnerships are characterized by consistent collaboration on technical integration projects involving electronic test and measurement systems, software-defined instrumentation, and mission simulation platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and risk mitigation, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract types to accommodate evolving R&D requirements. Kerrigan’s procurement activity is exclusively classified under the No Set-Aside category, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his contracting decisions remain fully aligned with federal compliance standards and DoD acquisition integrity principles. His primary technical focus lies within NAICS 334515, specializing in the procurement of precision instruments for measuring and testing electrical signals and electromagnetic systems. This includes advanced oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, avionics test benches, and embedded diagnostic tools critical to validating the performance and reliability of naval aircraft electronics, underscoring his deep expertise in defense electronics procurement.