Rosie Sparks

Rosie Sparks serves as a Contracting Officer for FA7037 Amic Det 2 JB San Antonio, a critical node within the Department of the Air Force responsible for acquiring advanced engineering, information technology, and secure communications systems to sustain and modernize air operations infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for mission-critical systems including software-defined radio technologies, integrated command and control platforms, and cyber-enabled communication networks. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to enhance operational resilience through cutting-edge digital infrastructure and workforce training in emerging technologies. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Sparks maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in defense-grade IT, satellite telecommunications, and technical consulting services. She engages both large primes and small business subcontractors to ensure technical agility and mission adaptability, often leveraging performance-based acquisition methods to drive innovation and accountability. Her contracting approach emphasizes rigorous technical evaluation, compliance with cybersecurity standards, and vendor performance tracking to ensure mission success. Sparks demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 71.4% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden the defense industrial base and foster innovation from non-traditional sources. Her procurement patterns align with Department of the Air Force directives to increase small business contracting while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611630 (Language Schools) for specialized technical training, 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting) for systems integration support, 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) for secure comms, and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) for hardened hardware platforms. These reflect her technical expertise in procuring mission-critical systems that bridge software, hardware, and human capital development to enable next-generation air operations.