Patricia A. Judge

Patricia A. Judge serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and infrastructure domains. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficiency, competition, and mission readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technical acquisitions in aeronautical systems and commercial building construction, requiring deep subject matter expertise in procurement strategy, source selection, and contract administration. Judge routinely oversees full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides, ensuring acquisitions align with both operational needs and socioeconomic objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Judge maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large prime contractors with specialized technical capabilities and small businesses capable of delivering niche solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive environments that foster innovation and accountability, with a consistent emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation. She works closely with industry partners to clarify requirements, streamline proposal evaluations, and ensure contract performance aligns with mission-critical timelines. Judge demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of her awards designated as 8(a) competed contracts, indicating active support for socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. Her set-aside strategy prioritizes meaningful opportunities for 8(a) firms while maintaining rigorous competition standards. This approach reflects a deliberate effort to expand the vendor base and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities without compromising acquisition quality or mission outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of advanced navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems, as well as NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction projects. This dual specialization underscores her expertise in procuring high-precision electronic systems and complex facility infrastructure, requiring coordination across engineering, logistics, and construction disciplines. Judge’s technical acumen enables her to effectively evaluate proposals involving cutting-edge avionics, sensor integration, and facility modernization initiatives.