Patti C. Record

Patti C. Record serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver critical civil and military engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in infrastructure resilience, hydropower systems, and installation support, Record oversees contracts for specialized equipment and industrial services essential to the operation and maintenance of dams, levees, locks, and associated facilities. Her work directly enables the district’s priorities in water resource management, flood control, and operational readiness through strategic sourcing and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Record maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including JR MERIT, INC., NORTHBANK CIVIL AND MARINE, INC., NORTH WIND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC, KNIGHT CONST. & SUPPLY, INC., and TRANSCO INDUSTRIES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering heavy-duty industrial components, marine construction services, and specialized mechanical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and adherence to federal engineering standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on mission-critical projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Record consistently structures acquisitions with a 75% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and other qualified small entities, ensuring broad market access while maintaining high performance standards on complex infrastructure projects. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including industrial transformer and compressor manufacturing, rubber products for mechanical use, industrial supplies wholesaling, and heavy machinery production. These reflect a technical domain centered on mechanical systems, power distribution components, and durable industrial inputs vital to the sustained operation of federal water infrastructure and hydropower assets.