Sandra K. Oliver

Sandra K. Oliver serves as a Contracting Officer with the FLETC Procurement Cheltenham Office under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s mission through strategic acquisition of facility sustainment, construction, and specialized operational support services. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with FLETC’s priorities in infrastructure modernization and workforce readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and facility maintenance contracts critical to maintaining the operational integrity of federal training campuses. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Ms. Oliver engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including general contractors, specialty trades, and maintenance service providers, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory compliance. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and contractor accountability to ensure mission-critical facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant with environmental and safety standards. Ms. Oliver demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her consistent use of total small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small and emerging firms, promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 811219 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure projects, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems maintenance. She specializes in procuring services that ensure long-term operational readiness of federal training facilities, combining technical knowledge of construction standards with sound contracting practices to support national law enforcement training readiness.