Sandra A Kessler

Sandra A. Kessler serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across a diverse range of industrial and communications equipment categories. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, market research, and contract execution. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of specialized fabricated metal products, electrical components, and wireless communications equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and supply chain dynamics. She works closely with engineering and program stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate contracts that balance performance, cost, and schedule. Kessler cultivates relationships with a broad base of vendors, including both large manufacturers and small businesses capable of delivering precision-engineered components and systems. While her contracting activity spans a wide vendor landscape, she consistently prioritizes competitive, transparent processes that encourage innovation and reliability. Her procurement approach emphasizes full and open competition, with targeted use of set-asides to promote equitable market access. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong alignment with small business participation, with over 85% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and approximately 12% reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 1.2% of her awards, demonstrating a deliberate effort to support socioeconomically disadvantaged enterprises. Kessler’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS categories related to manufacturing, particularly Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), and Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), each representing 11.9% of her portfolio. She also frequently procures Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312) and miscellaneous fabricated metal products (332999), showcasing expertise in mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems procurement. Her technical domain knowledge enables effective evaluation of engineering specifications and quality assurance protocols in high-reliability applications.