Saina Grooters

Saina Grooters serves as Chief of the Case Development Office, where she leads the strategic planning and execution of complex acquisition initiatives within her organization. In this role, she oversees the end-to-end development of procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and mission-critical objectives. Her responsibilities include defining solicitation requirements, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and guiding contract vehicles through the acquisition lifecycle. Grooters specializes in professional services acquisitions, particularly those requiring deep engineering expertise, and plays a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s procurement posture to support technical innovation and operational readiness. Grooters maintains a contractor ecosystem centered on engineering service providers with proven capabilities in systems design, technical analysis, and project management. While no specific vendor relationships are publicly identifiable, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized engineering credentials and demonstrated experience in complex, requirements-driven environments. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and compliance with federal acquisition standards, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who deliver high-integrity engineering solutions. Grooters’ procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This approach underscores a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with mission needs that demand specialized expertise regardless of vendor size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, her office ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access for qualified firms of all sizes. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support. She routinely acquires services related to infrastructure design, technical consulting, analytical modeling, and engineering studies, requiring contractors with advanced credentials and domain-specific experience. Grooters’ expertise lies in defining precise technical scopes and evaluating proposals based on demonstrated technical competence, past performance, and adherence to engineering best practices.