Patrick J. Olson

Patrick J. Olson serves as Contracting Superintendent for W7M8 Uspfo Activity Iaang 132 under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to military installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, communications, and facility modernization contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic base sustainment goals. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for site preparation, electrical and HVAC systems, and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and mission resilience across Army installations. Olson maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor delivering site development and construction services tailored to military requirements. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of executing complex, mission-critical work under stringent security and safety standards. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure adherence to federal construction codes and DoD facility standards, promoting accountability and quality control throughout the contract lifecycle. His contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the remainder awarded as full and open competitions. This dual approach ensures competitive rigor while actively supporting small business participation, particularly among firms with demonstrated capability in construction and infrastructure support. He does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, but consistently integrates small business vendors into the procurement pipeline. Olson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels), and NAICS 511210 (software publishing), reflecting a unique blend of facility support, communications systems, and ancillary infrastructure needs. He regularly acquires specialized services including wiring installation, secure data network components, and institutional furniture, demonstrating expertise in integrating civilian-grade systems into military environments while maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards.