Sara Gorham

Sara Gorham serves as the primary procurement lead for DLA Disposition Services – EBS, overseeing the acquisition of critical services that support the responsible lifecycle management of excess Department of Defense property. Her role centers on ensuring environmental compliance, operational efficiency, and maximum asset recovery through strategic contracting for industrial waste treatment, material handling equipment maintenance, and site remediation. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain military assets through recycling, safe disposal, and regulatory adherence, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. Gorham maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., TRI-STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC, INDUSTRIAL WASTE UTILIZATION, INC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, and TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in hazardous waste handling, MHE repair, and industrial site restoration. Her contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency in DOD compliance frameworks, and proven experience in managing complex disposal operations across federal installations. She exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, routinely structuring procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides, each at 50% of eligible opportunities. This dual focus ensures robust participation from small businesses with verified certifications, reinforcing DLA’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting while leveraging niche capabilities essential to mission success. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), reflecting the agency’s need for environmental site restoration and the ongoing upkeep of material handling systems. She specializes in acquiring services that maintain the functionality of industrial equipment used in surplus property processing, ensuring compliance with EPA and DoD environmental protocols while supporting sustainable disposal practices.