Sandy Lambert

Sandy S. Lambert serves as a Contracting Officer at Base Ketchikan (70Z035), under the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages procurement activities critical to sustaining maritime operational readiness in Alaska’s remote and austere environments. Her portfolio encompasses acquisitions for infrastructure maintenance, vessel repair, environmental compliance systems, and shore-based logistics support, ensuring mission continuity for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security operations. She applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to complex, mission-critical procurements governed by FAR and DFARS, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance in challenging logistical contexts. Lambert cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses specializing in marine infrastructure, equipment leasing, and specialized manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven experience in Arctic-capable systems, inland watercraft operations, and federal facility sustainment. Her contracting approach prioritizes responsiveness, technical adaptability, and vendor reliability in environments where supply chain resilience is paramount. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Lambert awards approximately 55.6% of her contracts under Small Business Set-Aside authorities (FAR 19.5), reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in Alaska’s underserved markets. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent engagement with HUBZone and SDVOSB firms, aligning with DHS and Coast Guard goals to strengthen local economic resilience while enhancing mission capability. Her primary NAICS focus includes Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Inland Water Passenger Transportation (483212), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), and Urethane Foam Manufacturing (326150), underscoring her technical expertise in marine systems, transportation logistics, and facility support equipment. She routinely procures specialized solutions for cold-weather operational environments, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in maritime infrastructure sustainment and mission-critical procurement in extreme conditions.