Liz A. Sandoval

Liz A. Sandoval serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on professional services, particularly in the realm of scientific and technical consulting, where she ensures that acquisition strategies align with operational needs and regulatory standards. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in the available data, Sandoval engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors offering specialized consulting expertise. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding under full and open competition, fostering an environment where industry partners are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with solicitation requirements. She maintains a vendor-agnostic stance, prioritizing value and capability over longstanding relationships, which supports fair market access and innovation. Sandoval’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified offerors, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. Her approach underscores a commitment to efficiency and fairness, while still adhering to all applicable small business programs when appropriate. Her primary area of specialization is NAICS 541690—Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services—where she procures expert advisory services in areas such as research methodology, data analysis, technical evaluation, and policy development. This focus demonstrates deep domain expertise in supporting complex, knowledge-driven missions through high-caliber professional services, ensuring that the agency benefits from cutting-edge insights and evidence-based decision-making.