Sabrina Swain

Sabrina Swain serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of critical aerospace, communications, and information technology systems essential to maintaining air superiority and space dominance. She manages complex contracts aligned with the Air Force’s modernization priorities, including C5ISRT platforms, cyber-enabled command and control systems, and next-generation avionics. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting practices that align with DoD acquisition regulations and strategic technology roadmaps. Swain maintains strong, recurring relationships with prime defense contractors including The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with these industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace platforms, secure communications hardware, and integrated electronic systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance incentives, and risk-sharing mechanisms typical of major defense acquisition programs. These partnerships are foundational to delivering cutting-edge capabilities under tight operational timelines and stringent security requirements. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 43% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on enabling small business participation in high-impact defense contracts. While the majority of acquisitions are open to full and open competition, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses in technical service and maintenance domains, fostering a diverse supplier base capable of sustaining complex systems. Swain’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories related to wireless communications equipment manufacturing, custom computer programming, and precision equipment repair and maintenance. She procures specialized services and hardware supporting secure radio systems, embedded software development, and maintenance of electronic warfare and surveillance platforms. Her expertise spans the integration of AI-driven analytics, cybersecurity protocols, and field-deployable communications infrastructure, ensuring the Air Force’s technological edge remains resilient and adaptive.