Who we are

Mission Statement

At Pro Patria Partners, we leverage a deep understanding of Government evaluation processes to empower contractors with the strategic expertise needed to win government contracts.

Vision Statement

To be the premier strategic partner for business leaders seeking to elevate their capture and proposal strategies through intelligence-driven, evaluation-focused strategies.

Who We Are

At Pro Patria Partners we specialize in federal acquisition consulting with a focus on maximizing our client’s success. Our expertise spans the entire Business Development lifecycle, including early capture and teaming strategy, bid or no-bid analysis, and proposal optimization.

We leverage proven methodologies to align client differentiators with objectives, requirements, and source selection criteria, ensuring competitive advantage and increased win rates. Our deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), and the FEDSIM Service Delivery Model (SDM) allows us to guide clients through the most complex acquisition processes confidently and strategically.

With a knowledge base spanning DoD and civilian Government agencies, leveraging a passion for winning federal contracts was a logical step after our founder spent over a decade crafting acquisition strategies, developing requirements, and ultimately evaluating proposals for strengths and weaknesses for the Government. Through this experience, he realized that there is a significant gap in the bidder's understanding of what the Government values and how this can be reflected in proposals. 

With an outcome driven, process-focused approach, Pro Patria Partners empowers businesses to maximize their positioning, enabling them to achieve greater success in securing high-stakes military and defense contracts. 

Meet the Team

  • Lucas Kinkade, MBA

    FOUNDER, PRO PATRIA PARTNERS

    With over 18 years federal service, Lucas has led some of the most complex and high-value acquisitions at GSA AAS, including over $12 billion in awards through the FEDSIM Service Delivery Model for various clients including the Global Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, Defense Health Agency, and SOCOM, to name a few.

    During his tenure with GSA AAS Defense, Lucas, led more than 15 Technical Evaluation Boards and directed multi-agency procurements across defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors. Lucas received multiple awards for innovation and was highly sought out for his ability to understand customer requirements, tailoring acquisition strategies and solicitations for success. His expertise spans acquisition strategy, stakeholder alignment and engagement, risk management, and technical evaluations—delivering mission-critical solutions in areas such as IT Modernization, AI/ML strategic implementation, C5ISR, and cybersecurity.

    As a former Acquisition Project Manager (APM) and leader within AAS Defense, he brings an insider’s perspective on how the Government evaluates, scores, and rates proposals. His expertise bridges the gap between BD, capture, and proposal teams, ensuring strategies are aligned with evaluation criteria and acquisition objectives. Lucas has attended the Shipley Business Development Bootcamp, and holds FAC P/PM Level III, DAWIA Contracting Level III, PMP, and ITIL Foundations certifications.

    A veteran of the Global War on Terror, Lucas served with the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, part of the fabled U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Through this service, Lucas found his passion for national security and has continued to dedicate his career to enabling the warfighter to accomplish the critical missions they perform.

    As the founder of Pro Patria Partners, Lucas is committed to equipping Defense contractors with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to compete and win in an increasingly complex federal marketplace. His mission is simple: help businesses not just bid, but win—because in government contracting, winning matters.

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