Patsy Simpson

Patsy Simpson serves as a primary Contracting Specialist, where she plays a key role in the agency's procurement mission by managing various acquisition requirements. Her responsibilities involve overseeing the contracting lifecycle to ensure the effective procurement of goods and services necessary to support agency operations. The agency demonstrates a diverse contracting landscape, though specific high-value vendor data is not currently available. The procurement environment is characterized by a mix of various industry participants capable of meeting the agency's specialized technical and operational requirements. The agency maintains a notable commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a significant portion of its procurement activity directed toward small business initiatives. Specifically, the agency utilizes set-aside strategies that include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small business categories. While a majority of contracts are processed without specific set-asides, there is a clear pattern of leveraging small business programs to meet federal procurement objectives. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in specialized technical sectors, particularly within medical manufacturing and maintenance. The agency’s primary focus areas include the manufacturing of surgical and medical instruments, as well as surgical appliances and supplies. Additionally, the agency procures services related to the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment, security systems services, and commercial bakery products.