Sandra Perkins

Sandra K. Perkins serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), where she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions in support of administrative and educational services. Her role ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Perkins routinely handles complex service contracts, particularly those involving training, curriculum development, and operational support services, with a focus on delivering high-value, compliant solutions that meet federal workforce development goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified in available records, Perkins maintains a procurement pattern characterized by broad vendor engagement across the support services sector. She works with a diverse pool of contractors, including large professional services firms and small businesses, fostering competitive environments that emphasize performance, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory adherence. Her contracting approach prioritizes transparency and fair competition, with a strong emphasis on solicitation clarity and post-award oversight. Perkins demonstrates a pronounced preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with approximately 90.9% of her awards issued without socioeconomic restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 7.6% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and approximately 1.5% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), where she acquires specialized educational and workforce training services, including curriculum design, instructor staffing, and learning management system support. She also procures services under NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), encompassing administrative, logistical, and operational support functions. Perkins brings deep expertise in service-based acquisitions within the education and training domain, ensuring alignment with federal workforce development priorities.