Sandra Lapaquette

Sandra Lapaquette serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within a specialized defense and aerospace acquisition environment. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive and non-competitive contracts for critical aircraft components. Her work directly supports mission-critical aviation systems by facilitating timely and compliant sourcing of parts and auxiliary equipment. She typically handles complex, high-technical acquisitions requiring detailed technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and rigorous source selection processes under FAR Part 15 procedures. Sandra collaborates with a diverse range of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aerospace subsystems, including tier-one and tier-two suppliers with deep expertise in avionics, flight control systems, and structural components. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent working relationships with firms possessing AS9100 certification and proven capability in precision manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory adherence. Sandra’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic designation, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized manufacturing expertise takes precedence over set-aside programs. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourage broad vendor engagement through fair and transparent solicitation practices. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing non-engine airframe components, electrical harnesses, landing gear subsystems, and flight control actuators. Sandra possesses deep technical familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards, including FAA and DoD certification requirements, and routinely evaluates technical proposals for compliance with MIL-SPEC and SAE aerospace standards. Her expertise lies in bridging engineering specifications with contractual obligations to ensure mission-ready hardware delivery.