Sandra A Wicks

Sandra A. Wicks serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and modernized administrative infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on IT modernization, systems integration, cybersecurity, and critical operational services essential to benefit delivery. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the SSA’s priorities in digital transformation and infrastructure resilience. She routinely handles complex contract actions including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, performance-based service contracts, and fixed-price arrangements for technical and administrative support. Sandra maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and Colorid, LLC. These partnerships span IT systems, facility maintenance, security services, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a balanced approach to both commercial and mission-critical vendor engagement. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for long-term, performance-driven relationships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions across SSA’s nationwide operations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Sandra consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively utilizes 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster opportunity for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Her contracting patterns reveal a commitment to broadening the vendor base and enhancing diversity in federal procurement. Her primary NAICS focus includes Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Document Preparation Services, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, and Parking Lots and Garages—indicating a broad operational support portfolio that extends beyond IT to encompass facility, logistics, and administrative services critical to SSA’s day-to-day functionality. Her expertise lies in procuring integrated solutions that ensure seamless service delivery across federal and field offices.