Inez W. Sanders

Inez W. Sanders serves as a Procurement Specialist within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring professional services that advance data-driven governance and policy analysis. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical and analytical support, with a focus on market research, public opinion polling, and digital infrastructure modernization. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to inform national economic strategies through high-quality, evidence-based insights. Sanders specializes in complex service-based procurements requiring subject matter expertise in behavioral analytics, systems design, and strategic consulting, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with strategic policy objectives. Her primary contractor relationships center on CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted partner in delivering advanced analytical and IT-enabled solutions. She routinely engages with large, experienced federal contractors capable of supporting high-volume, mission-critical projects requiring robust data collection, secure infrastructure, and rapid deployment. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation, fostering long-term, results-oriented partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in federal environments. Inez maintains a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-asides. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement strategy prioritizes capability and capacity over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the agency secures the most qualified providers to meet its demanding technical and analytical needs. Her core procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on custom software development, data analytics platforms, and digital modernization. She also frequently procures administrative management consulting (541611) and travel coordination services (561510), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to supporting complex federal operations through integrated professional services.