Patti Carter

Patti Carter serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and professional services domains. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering competitive, transparent, and equitable contracting outcomes. Her portfolio primarily includes services-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition strategies. She routinely handles solicitations for IT modernization, systems integration, and technical support services, applying sound risk management and source selection techniques to achieve mission-critical objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Patti maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by active engagement with small businesses and specialized service providers. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market opportunities balanced with targeted socioeconomic set-asides. She consistently collaborates with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality, compliant solutions under performance-based service contracts. Patti demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 54% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides—primarily Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed contracts. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes inclusion of disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal goals to expand opportunity for small, minority-owned, and socially and economically disadvantaged enterprises. She actively leverages set-aside authorities to promote market diversity and ensure broad vendor participation. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT services, software development, and digital transformation support. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), indicating a specialization in technical testing, systems monitoring, and managed IT infrastructure. Additional activity in 334519 and 532490 underscores her experience with specialized instrumentation and equipment leasing solutions, positioning her as a well-rounded contracting professional with strong technical domain knowledge.