Sandra Homer

Sandra Homer serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain and modernize airpower infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of secure radio and wireless communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies essential to operational resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain superior air domain superiority through reliable, next-generation defense systems. Homer maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense communications, infrastructure support, and technical services for military installations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in compliance, transparency, and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Homer consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for qualified small firms while maintaining mission readiness. Her patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—leveraging small business capabilities without compromising technical rigor or operational timelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), indicating a significant emphasis on base infrastructure sustainment and environmental compliance. While seemingly non-traditional for an air operations unit, these categories support the foundational utilities and grounds maintenance critical to operational base functionality. Her expertise spans both technical defense systems and mission-enabling civil works, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of integrated infrastructure requirements for expeditionary and garrisoned airfields.