Emma Sams

Emma Sams serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical technologies that enhance military readiness, test and evaluation capabilities, and operational sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced instrumentation, communications infrastructure, and engineering solutions for modernized test ranges and battlefield systems. Her role centers on ensuring timely delivery of next-generation analytical platforms and technical services aligned with the Army’s strategic modernization priorities, working closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations. Sams maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including FLUOR INTERCONTINENTAL, INC, KBR SERVICES, LLC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, ARMY SUSTAINMENT LLC, and THE BOEING COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a reliance on large, vertically integrated defense contractors capable of delivering complex systems integration, logistics support, and high-assurance engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and lifecycle sustainment, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation and fielding. Sams’ procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet urgent capability gaps, prioritizing technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally structured into her portfolio, she adheres to all statutory requirements for small business outreach and subcontracting reporting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), and 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), each representing 28.6% of activity—indicative of specialized support for training equipment, protective gear, and range infrastructure. Additionally, her 14.3% allocation to 513210 (Software Publishers) underscores engagement with defense-grade software development for simulation, data analytics, and command and control systems. Her expertise spans both physical and digital domains critical to modern Army operations.