Sandra K Weickert

Sandra K. Weickert serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization. Her acquisitions primarily involve high-technology systems and equipment, with a focus on wireless communications infrastructure and aerospace components. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms that balance operational needs with fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and system integrators specializing in radio, television, and wireless communications equipment, as well as aircraft parts and auxiliary systems. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors, emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and regulatory adherence in source selection. Her approach reflects a structured, risk-informed procurement methodology grounded in FAR principles and competitive acquisition best practices. Sandra demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Of the remaining awards, she equally allocates between 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, signaling a deliberate balance between maximizing competition and promoting socioeconomic goals. Her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a proactive commitment to expanding market access for qualified small businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for technical and performance readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring advanced electronic systems, transmission hardware, avionics components, and related support equipment. This technical domain expertise enables her to effectively evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure delivered solutions meet stringent performance, interoperability, and reliability standards for mission-critical applications.