Sandi Brubaker

Sandi Brubaker serves as a Contracting Officer for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical technology and support services that enhance naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision systems. Her acquisitions span engineering services, custom software development, and technical training solutions, all aligned with the agency’s imperative to sustain operational readiness through advanced, integrated systems. Brubaker ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while balancing innovation, affordability, and mission urgency in her procurement decisions. Brubaker maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partners provide specialized expertise in systems engineering, custom computer programming, and mission support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of complex technical solutions under tight operational timelines. She prioritizes vendors with proven experience in defense environments and demonstrated agility in supporting evolving naval requirements. Her set-aside preferences reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal shares of 8(a), Total Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides each accounting for 7.7% of her awards. The majority of her contracts—76.9%—are awarded without set-aside, indicating a strong emphasis on competition and technical merit while still actively integrating small business capabilities into the acquisition stream. This pattern demonstrates strategic use of socioeconomic tools to broaden the supplier base without compromising mission performance. Brubaker’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting her specialization in software development, systems integration, and technical workforce training. She routinely procures services related to tactical software platforms, cybersecurity-enabled tools, and engineering support for armored and sensor systems, underscoring her deep familiarity with defense technology domains and the need for agile, mission-tailored solutions.