Patrick Colleran

Patrick Colleran serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of Naval Research, managing complex scientific and technical acquisitions that align with the Navy’s strategic R&D priorities. He oversees contracts supporting cutting-edge advancements in autonomous systems, maritime sensing, advanced propulsion, and next-generation naval platforms, ensuring fundamental research is translated into operational capabilities. His portfolio centers on engineering, physical sciences, and technical consulting services, with a focus on bridging academic innovation and naval operational needs through agile, performance-based contracting methods. Colleran maintains sustained relationships with leading defense and science contractors including CHEROKEE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, SAIC, BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC., SKYDWELLER US INC., and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in defense science, systems integration, and biomedical research relevant to naval personnel readiness. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, mission alignment, and long-term vendor collaboration over transactional procurement, fostering innovation through sustained engagement with high-capability prime contractors. Colleran’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy prioritizing technical excellence and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the Office of Naval Research’s focus on rapid technological advancement. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his portfolio may include small firms as subcontractors within larger prime contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences) and 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting services), each accounting for 40% of activity, with an additional 20% in social sciences research. He routinely procures advanced modeling and simulation tools, sensor development, autonomous platform integration, and operational analytics services, demonstrating deep expertise in engineering R&D and systems-level technical consulting for naval modernization.