Government Contracting Capability Statement
Finder’s Friend LLC
Research • Development • Innovation
Supporting government, defense, commercial, and institutional innovation.
Company Overview
Finder’s Friend LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) specializing in applied research, technology assessment, innovation planning, analytical support, and development guidance. We help government agencies, prime contractors, and institutional partners evaluate opportunities, reduce uncertainty, refine concepts, and plan practical next steps.
We provide concept evaluation, applied research, innovation planning, technology assessment, development roadmaps, operations research, quantitative analysis, technical analysis, and decision support.
Finder’s Friend is led by founder Henry J. Patterson, whose more than 42 years of technical and federal program experience include support to U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and other government programs. Finder’s Friend provides structured analysis, problem-solving, and innovation-focused consulting that supports informed decision-making, risk reduction, and development planning.
Core Competencies
- Applied Research & Development Planning
- Technology Assessment & Evaluation
- Technical Analysis & Program Support
- Operations Research & Quantitative Analysis
- Concept Evaluation & Refinement
- Development Planning & Roadmapping
- Technical & Analytical Consulting
- Decision Support & Analytical Services
Key Differentiators
- SDVOSB and VOSB Certified
- Founder with 42+ Years of Department of Defense and Technical Program Experience
- NAVAIR Program Management Support Experience
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) Graduate
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Engineering, supporting analytical, engineering, and technical decision-making
- Structured Research • Development • Innovation Methodology
- Practical Focus on Real-World Problem Solving and Development Planning
- Flexible Support for Prime Contractors and Government Agencies
- Government, defense, commercial, and institutional support
Federal & Technical Experience
Finder’s Friend is built on the professional experience of its founder, Henry J. Patterson, whose more than four decades of service supporting U.S. Navy and NAVAIR programs included technical program coordination, systems evaluation, engineering support, operations research, analytical problem-solving, process improvement, and defense acquisition support. His experience also included supporting program management offices, weapons-system development activities, testing and evaluation efforts, engineering changes, and technical decision-making across complex defense programs.
Government Contracting Information
Corporate Data
Company: Finder’s Friend LLC
UEI: FXUMJ4R5LCQ3
CAGE: 98EC8
SAM.gov Registration: Active
Veteran Certifications:
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
SBA Small Business Search (SBS) Profile
NAICS Codes
Primary: 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Additional: 541611, 541690, 541990
PSC Codes
R425 — Engineering & Technical Services
R405 — Operations Research / Quantitative Analysis
AJ12 — Applied Research & Development
Government & Prime Contractor Support
Finder’s Friend supports government buyers, prime contractors, and institutional partners seeking structured research, development, evaluation, and innovation guidance.
