Sandi Freeman

Sandi Freeman supports the W7NG Uspfo Activity Mn Arng in executing critical procurement functions for the Minnesota Army National Guard, ensuring operational readiness through the acquisition of essential garrison support services. Though her formal title is not listed, her role centers on managing contracts that sustain day-to-day military operations, including food service, facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, and public affairs support. She handles a diverse portfolio of non-defense-related acquisitions aligned with domestic mission requirements, often leveraging simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining compliance with federal procurement standards. Freeman maintains strategic relationships with a select group of contractors, including the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Minnesota Medical Association, CSA Service Solutions, LLC, and ProCases, Inc., reflecting a preference for regional and specialized vendors with domain-specific expertise. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with local organizations capable of delivering tailored services such as media outreach, logistical support, and facility operations, fostering long-term partnerships that align with the Guard’s community-integrated mission profile. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on reliability over large-scale commercial vendors. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and a notable 8.3% allocated to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). This reflects a deliberate effort to promote socioeconomic equity and regional economic development while maintaining acquisition flexibility through no-set-aside awards when necessary. Freeman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562119 (Other Waste Collection), which dominates her portfolio, alongside significant activity in advertising agencies (541810) and limited but strategic acquisitions in hotel services, computer training, and small electrical appliance manufacturing. This mix underscores her expertise in non-traditional defense logistics, supporting garrison sustainability through environmental, communications, and operational infrastructure services rather than combat systems.