Rebecca Patterson

Rebecca Patterson serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing military scientific and technical capabilities through the strategic procurement of high-precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and mission-critical engineering services. Her portfolio centers on acquiring complex systems for physical and engineering research, including electronic measurement devices, secure computing environments, and specialized laboratory infrastructure essential to defense R&D. Patterson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to sustain cutting-edge scientific innovation across Army laboratories. She maintains established relationships with a select group of technical vendors, including Physical Electronics USA, Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, and ILLUMINA, INC., reflecting a preference for specialized manufacturers and engineering service providers with proven expertise in scientific instrumentation and analytical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency and long-term vendor reliability, often engaging firms with deep domain knowledge in laboratory automation, signal measurement, and industrial gas systems. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure deliverables meet stringent military performance and security standards. Patterson demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 40% of her acquisitions structured to support small business participation. Her portfolio includes consistent use of Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), 8(a) competed awards, and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden supplier diversity while maintaining technical rigor. She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering high-complexity scientific solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 and 334515, corresponding to analytical and electrical measurement instrument manufacturing, alongside 541611 and 541690 for scientific consulting services. She regularly acquires mass spectrometers, spectrophotometers, calibration systems, and specialized lab support services, underscoring her technical expertise in physical science instrumentation and research infrastructure procurement.