Dana E Sillars

Dana E. Sillars serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in national defense and advanced scientific research. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to support aerospace and defense priorities. Her portfolio centers on high-technology procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting methodologies. She routinely handles full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on soliciting proposals for systems engineering, prototype development, and advanced manufacturing of guided missile and space vehicle systems. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Sillars maintains a procurement environment that emphasizes technical excellence and competitive fairness. She engages with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors with deep domain expertise in aerospace systems and R&D firms specializing in physical and engineering sciences. Her contracting approach prioritizes clear performance metrics, statement of work precision, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure mission readiness and innovation. Sillars consistently pursues full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet demanding technical requirements, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated programs, her processes remain accessible to all qualified offerors, including small businesses competing on technical merit. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). She procures advanced propulsion systems, guidance and control technologies, and mission-critical R&D services, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense acquisition cycles, systems integration, and technical specifications for aerospace and defense applications.