Acia Sands

Acia Sands serves as a secondary procurement specialist within DLA Land at Aberdeen, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain and modernize land-based military platforms through the acquisition of mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical systems. She plays a vital role in executing contracts for advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and precision power and control systems essential to command, control, and tactical operations. Her work ensures timely delivery of high-reliability components that maintain operational readiness across deployed forces, aligning closely with DLA’s strategic priorities in defense technology modernization. Acia collaborates regularly with key contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC, all of which specialize in the design and integration of complex electronic assemblies and communications hardware. These vendor relationships are characterized by long-term technical alignment, performance-based contract execution, and consistent compliance with military-grade quality standards. She works closely with these firms to ensure adherence to technical specifications, supply chain integrity, and delivery timelines for mission-essential systems. Acia’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent defense requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all awards are awarded based on technical merit and proven delivery capability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, and Guidance Systems) and 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring ruggedized electronic assemblies, RF modules, embedded control units, and mission-critical circuit boards used in tactical communication and sensor systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense electronics manufacturing standards.