Sandra Elder

Sandra Elder serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for non-profit grantmaking and charitable services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating efficient and transparent contracting processes that align with the agency’s mission to support public benefit initiatives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based acquisitions related to grant administration, donor coordination, and community outreach programs, requiring a nuanced understanding of nonprofit operational frameworks and fiscal accountability standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, Elder engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in nonprofit management, program evaluation, and administrative support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships with organizations capable of delivering mission-driven outcomes under complex grant structures. Elder’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability and past performance over certification-based set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach underscores a commitment to fairness and efficiency in awarding contracts based on technical merit and value delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 813219—Other Grantmaking and Giving Services—where she specializes in acquiring services related to foundation operations, philanthropic program management, and nonprofit capacity-building. This includes contract support for grant application systems, impact assessment tools, donor reporting platforms, and administrative infrastructure tailored to charitable organizations. Her technical expertise centers on the unique compliance, reporting, and fiduciary requirements inherent to the grantmaking sector.