Sara Stoops

Sara Stoops serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions in support of federal research and technical initiatives. She oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency mission objectives. Her portfolio centers on science and engineering services, with a strong emphasis on research and development activities requiring specialized technical expertise. She works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of high-value scientific and technical solutions. While specific contractor names are not available, Sara maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering advanced R&D services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open solicitations, with a balanced approach to fostering innovation through small business participation. She routinely collaborates with contractors possessing deep domain knowledge in physical, engineering, and life sciences, ensuring technical rigor and performance accountability across contract vehicles. Sara demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 20% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other socioeconomic categories are currently prominent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms in technical service sectors. Her approach aligns with federal goals to enhance competition and innovation through broad-based small business engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 and 541715, reflecting expertise in non-biotechnology R&D services including laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and scientific consulting. She also frequently procures support services under NAICS 811219, indicating involvement in specialized repair and maintenance of scientific and industrial equipment. Sara’s domain expertise spans experimental design, data acquisition systems, and technical instrumentation, making her a key liaison between federal science programs and the contractor community delivering mission-critical research capabilities.