Sara Jones

Sara Jones serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri, a critical component of the Department of the Army’s industrial base modernization mission. She manages the acquisition of specialized ordnance systems, precision-fabricated metal components, and mission-critical machine tools essential to ammunition production and battlefield equipment sustainment. Her portfolio spans high-precision manufacturing and defense supply chain resilience, ensuring the Army’s readiness through reliable access to hardened industrial capabilities. Jones handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align technical requirements with acquisition strategy. She maintains strategic relationships with core vendors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC—each recognized for their expertise in defense-grade fabrication, digital logistics integration, and metal alloy processing. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial contractors with proven track records in military-grade production, while maintaining flexibility for responsive, mission-critical fills. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain traceability, and performance-based outcomes. Jones demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with DoD’s broader small business goals. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively structures solicitations to enable qualified small manufacturers to compete for niche, high-precision work, particularly in fabricated metal and specialty alloy production. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 321113 (Sawmills), 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing), and 331314 (Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum)—reflecting deep expertise in metallurgical processing, heavy fabrication, and component integration for armored and munitions systems. She specializes in acquiring materials and subsystems requiring strict military specifications, including heat-treated alloys, precision-machined parts, and ruggedized assemblies for field-deployed platforms.