Patti J Ren

Patti J Ren serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for aerospace and installation readiness systems. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of advanced avionics, electronic warfare components, instrumentation, and infrastructure support services essential to sustaining Air Force operational capabilities. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic modernization goals for airfield and base support systems. Patti regularly collaborates with a core group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP, among others, to secure specialized electrical components, electronic parts, and industrial maintenance services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in defense-grade systems, while maintaining flexibility to integrate niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships that prioritize reliability, compliance, and timely delivery of mission-essential equipment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Patti consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 75% of her acquisitions, with an additional 12.5% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring diverse vendor participation in high-impact defense procurements without compromising technical or operational requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335999 for miscellaneous electrical equipment, 423690 for electronic parts wholesale, and 332439 for metal container manufacturing, alongside niche categories like sewage treatment (221320) and solid waste collection (562111). This diverse technical scope underscores her ability to manage complex, multi-domain acquisitions that support both combat systems and base infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with defense supply chains and regulatory compliance frameworks.