Sally A Gorby

Sally A. Gorby serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and defense sector. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for high-value aircraft systems and components. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical aviation hardware while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting principles. Gorby typically handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on engineering-intensive requirements for airframe, propulsion, and auxiliary equipment systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Gorby consistently engages with a diverse pool of industrial vendors, including prime contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and tiered subcontractor networks. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large aerospace primes and specialized small businesses, fostering a competitive marketplace grounded in technical capability and compliance. She emphasizes transparent solicitation processes and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractual fidelity and mission readiness. Gorby demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 36% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 4.6% designated for HUBZone concerns. Her use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to support veteran-owned enterprises. Although the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, her strategic use of socioeconomic set-asides aligns with federal goals to broaden supplier diversity and enhance industrial base resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in airframe structures, avionics integration, and flight control systems. She routinely procures components such as landing gear subsystems, hydraulic actuators, and auxiliary power units, requiring technical knowledge of aerospace standards like AS9100 and FAA certification pathways. Gorby’s domain expertise enables her to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure compliance with stringent safety and performance requirements.