Patrick R. OConnor

Patrick Oconnor serves as a primary Contracting Officer, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and overseeing the procurement of critical goods and services to support the agency's mission. Patrick Oconnor's procurement activity shows a strong preference for full and open competitions, with the vast majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. There is a limited but present commitment to small business participation, including occasional utilization of Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) programs. His procurement expertise is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and industrial manufacturing sectors. He primarily manages acquisitions within NAICS 336412 for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, as well as NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Additionally, his technical domain expertise extends to the procurement of industrial fasteners, current-carrying wiring devices, and high-speed drive and gear manufacturing.