Sandra M. Bernard

Sandra M. Bernard serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. Her work directly supports the operational integrity of airfield infrastructure, communications systems, and medical facilities, requiring precision in solicitation design, source selection, and contract administration for complex technical requirements. Bernard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering specialized services in facility maintenance, medical equipment support, and technical infrastructure upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 42.9% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense supply base. While no set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on fostering competitive, agile vendor capabilities. Bernard’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers), each representing 28.6% of her portfolio, alongside significant activity in 339112 and 339113 (surgical instrument and appliance manufacturing) and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC contracting). This reflects deep expertise in procuring both technical medical devices and mission-critical facility systems, requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications, quality assurance standards, and supply chain logistics for defense-critical environments.