Patrick Faerber

Patrick Faerber serves as an Engineer within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech), where he plays a critical technical role in the acquisition and lifecycle support of mission-critical naval weapon system components. His responsibilities include evaluating technical specifications, validating engineering requirements, and ensuring compliance with military standards for bare printed circuit board manufacturing and associated subsystems. He works closely with contracting teams to translate complex technical needs into precise solicitation language, ensuring that procured components meet the rigorous reliability and performance demands of naval platforms. His work directly supports the sustainment and modernization of advanced naval systems, with a primary focus on electronic hardware essential to combat, navigation, and communication systems. Patrick maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, partnering with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in high-reliability circuit board fabrication and precision electronic assembly. These vendor relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, with contractors frequently re-engaged based on demonstrated performance, quality control, and adherence to defense-grade manufacturing protocols. The Entwistle Company LLC is also a recurring partner, reflecting a preference for vendors with specialized capabilities in niche electronic manufacturing services. Patrick’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, indicating a strict focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award structure, his evaluations remain merit-based, emphasizing technical superiority, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. His primary NAICS focus is 334412—Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing—underscoring deep expertise in the procurement of unpopulated PCBs, substrate materials, and related fabrication processes critical to naval electronics. He specializes in sourcing components that meet MIL-PRF-31032, IPC-6012, and other defense-specific standards, ensuring compatibility with high-density interconnect (HDI) and multi-layer board architectures used in mission-critical naval systems.