Patsy Autmon

Patsy Autmon serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM MICC-FDO Ft Hood under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain critical military garrison infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Army regulatory frameworks. She primarily manages service-based acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, utilities, and environmental support systems essential to operational readiness at Fort Hood. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain mission-critical installations, ensuring that barracks, utilities, and ancillary systems remain resilient and mission-ready. Patsy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term contract performance, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capability in installation support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to performance metrics, fostering a collaborative yet disciplined vendor environment grounded in accountability and compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Patsy exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all solicitations are reserved for small business concerns. This consistent application underscores her commitment to socioeconomic goals and the Army’s mandate to maximize opportunities for small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust small business contractor base within the installation support sector. Her primary NAICS focus is 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), indicating specialized expertise in environmental infrastructure, wastewater management, and on-site sanitation systems for military installations. She procures specialized services related to septic system maintenance, pump-out operations, leach field rehabilitation, and compliance with environmental regulations, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in military environmental sustainment operations.