Patti Vaughn

Patti B. Vaughn serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R3 Acquisition Management Division Contract Support, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining and modernizing federal facilities nationwide. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, alteration, and engineering services for government-owned buildings, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of operational efficiency, safety, and long-term facility resilience. Vaughn routinely executes fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for complex capital improvement projects, coordinating with design teams, project managers, and federal stakeholders to deliver mission-critical infrastructure outcomes. Vaughn maintains a consistent working relationship with THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C., a key contractor with specialized expertise in commercial and institutional construction, particularly in coastal and high-humidity environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring rigorous technical compliance and quality assurance protocols. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory adherence, and delivery excellence, often engaging contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15. Vaughn’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and compliant with all socioeconomic reporting requirements, ensuring equitable access for all qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in building envelope systems, structural integrity, and facility engineering. Vaughn routinely manages acquisitions involving roofing membranes, HVAC integration, structural modifications, and architectural design services, demonstrating technical fluency in building codes, energy efficiency standards, and sustainable construction practices.