Dora Sanders

Dora Sanders serves as a Contract Specialist at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission of market integrity and investor protection. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical technology systems, including data analytics platforms, cybersecurity infrastructure, and financial surveillance tools. Her work ensures that the SEC maintains robust, scalable, and compliant information systems to monitor securities markets, detect illicit activity, and enforce federal regulations. Dora specializes in IT modernization contracts, software licensing, and professional services supporting regulatory technology initiatives. Dora maintains strategic relationships with leading federal contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, Maximus Federal Consulting, Team GreenZone JV, and Procentrix, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with deep expertise in financial data systems, market surveillance, and compliance analytics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical excellence and regulatory alignment. While the majority of her acquisitions—71.4%—are conducted without set-asides, Dora consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 28.6% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes equitable access for qualified small businesses, particularly those with proven capabilities in financial technology and regulatory support services, aligning with the SEC’s broader commitment to diverse supplier engagement. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 423430 (computer and software wholesaling), 611430 (professional training), 511210 (software publishing), and 334310 (audio/video equipment manufacturing), reflecting a strong emphasis on enterprise software, data analytics platforms, and technical workforce development. Dora’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-enabling technologies that enhance the SEC’s ability to process vast volumes of market data and deliver actionable intelligence for regulatory oversight.