Patrick L. Stark

2d Lt Patrick L. Stark serves as a contracting officer within the FA4613 90 Cons Pk, a Department of the Air Force unit responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical missile field infrastructure and remote launch facilities. His role centers on managing acquisition programs that ensure the operational readiness of nuclear deterrence assets, including command systems, utility networks, and hardened facilities. He executes full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, specializing in construction, specialized equipment, and technical services vital to mission-critical defense infrastructure. His acquisitions directly support the Air Force Global Strike Command’s mandate for continuous, secure, and resilient nuclear operations. Lt. Stark maintains strong working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Olgoonik Specialty Contractors, LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and SafeWare Inc. These vendors provide niche capabilities in remote site maintenance, secure communications hardware, and facility safety systems tailored to high-security, environmentally harsh conditions. His procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, compliance with defense security standards, and vendor reliability in austere operational environments, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in military infrastructure sustainment. All of Lt. Stark’s acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, prioritizing capability over scale to ensure innovation and resilience in the supply chain. His pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to empower small, mission-aligned vendors with proven expertise in defense-critical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333413 (industrial fan and air purification equipment), NAICS 339920 (athletic and sporting goods manufacturing), and NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal buildings). These categories reflect his need for specialized ventilation systems for underground facilities, ruggedized enclosures for launch control units, and modular, corrosion-resistant structures for remote sites. His technical expertise spans environmental control systems, hardened construction, and defense-grade equipment integration in extreme conditions.