Patrick Hansen

Patrick Hansen serves as the primary contracting lead for DLA Aviation, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aviation components and machine tool systems essential to sustaining U.S. military aircraft readiness. His role centers on ensuring the timely procurement of high-reliability parts and manufacturing equipment that support the maintenance, repair, and operational continuity of military aviation platforms. He oversees complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on technical specifications for precision machining, cutting tools, and specialized manufacturing subsystems. His acquisitions directly enable the agency’s mission to maintain supply chain resilience and mitigate obsolescence risks across the aerospace defense ecosystem. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Hansen’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with industrial manufacturers capable of meeting stringent military standards for quality control, traceability, and dimensional accuracy. He typically works with firms possessing AS9100 certification and experience in producing tooling, fixtures, and precision-machined components for defense-grade applications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, long-term supplier reliability, and performance-based specifications over commoditized sourcing. Hansen’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 97.8% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions. Only 2.2% of acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Though small business participation is limited, it is intentionally reserved for niche manufacturing domains where qualified small firms offer unique expertise. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), with additional activity in cutting tool manufacturing (333515) and welding equipment (333992). He specializes in acquiring CNC machines, tooling systems, and auxiliary manufacturing equipment critical to sustaining aircraft component production lines and repair depots, demonstrating deep technical fluency in industrial automation and precision machining domains.