Alex Sanders

Alex Sanders serves as a key procurement lead within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical naval systems under the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing complex contract actions across shipbuilding, ordnance, and engineering services, Sanders ensures alignment with NAVSEA’s strategic goals of fleet readiness and technological superiority. Their portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of naval ordnance systems, ship repair and construction services, and advanced engineering support for integrated combat systems, directly enabling the modernization of surface and undersea warfare platforms. Sanders maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining large prime contractors with proven technical capabilities in naval integration and systems engineering alongside specialized small businesses delivering niche ordnance and electronics solutions. The working model emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (75%), Sanders consistently allocates 25% of contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This approach prioritizes capability and capacity over socioeconomic categorization, while still fostering a competitive small business ecosystem. The procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in weapons systems integration, followed by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 541330 (Engineering Services). Sanders specializes in acquiring precision ordnance components, naval combat system upgrades, and technical engineering support for vessel modernization, with a technical emphasis on survivability, electronic warfare, and maritime platform interoperability.