Therese L. Patterson

Therese L. Patterson serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across telecommunications, infrastructure, and space technology domains. Though her official title is not listed, her contracting patterns indicate a central role in executing mission-critical procurements aligned with federal acquisition regulations. She typically handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, focusing on performance-based contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. Her work supports agency operations requiring advanced technical solutions, particularly in satellite communications, telecommunications infrastructure, and public works construction, positioning her as a vital link between operational needs and vendor capability. Her contractor relationships span a diverse pool of vendors, with no single entity dominating her award portfolio. She engages both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple sectors, fostering a competitive environment that emphasizes technical merit and compliance. While no specific vendors are consistently identified, her pattern suggests a preference for firms with proven experience in telecommunications systems, civil engineering, and space-based technology integration, often requiring specialized certifications and security clearances. Patterson demonstrates a strong inclination toward open competition, with 90.9% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she maintains a consistent 9.1% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. Her approach prioritizes market readiness and capability over socioeconomic designations, indicating a results-driven philosophy that still supports broader small business goals within the federal acquisition framework. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 517919 (Other Telecommunications), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 517810 (All Other Telecommunications), with additional activity in satellite telecommunications and space research. This reflects expertise in procuring advanced network infrastructure, public works construction, and next-generation communication systems, underscoring a technical proficiency in both terrestrial and space-based domains.