Patrick J. Drabinski

Patrick J. Drabinski serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Director office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical military scientific and operational infrastructure. His work centers on securing specialized analytical instrumentation, precision measurement systems, and industrial maintenance services essential to laboratory and field-based defense missions. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for high-accuracy equipment and technical support, ensuring compliance with military standards for calibration, reliability, and mission readiness. His acquisitions directly enable the Army’s ability to maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities in chem-bio, materials, and environmental testing environments. Drabinski collaborates with a diverse base of industrial and technical suppliers, including manufacturers of laboratory-grade instruments and specialized metal fabricators, as well as firms providing calibration, maintenance, and systems integration services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation and technical service delivery. He fosters long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications and providing rapid response for mission-critical repairs and upgrades. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of required capabilities. However, he consistently allocates 18.2% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. This balance ensures access to innovative solutions while maintaining the technical rigor demanded by Army scientific operations. Drabinski’s primary focus lies in NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and 334511 for defense-grade navigation and guidance systems, with additional emphasis on electronic assembly (334418), fabricated metal products (332999), and computer-related technical services (541519). His expertise spans procurement of mass spectrometers, environmental sensors, calibration standards, and custom-fabricated components used in Army research and testing facilities.