Sarah Chambers

Sarah Chambers serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8656 Aflcmc Ebx, a critical element of the Department of the Air Force focused on accelerating the development and fielding of next-generation strike systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced missile systems, hypersonic weapons, and precision-guided ammunition, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to rapidly prototype and integrate cutting-edge weapon systems with next-generation aircraft platforms, emphasizing agile contracting methods and performance-based outcomes. Chambers cultivates strategic partnerships with defense contractors specializing in guided missile manufacturing and advanced engineering services. She works closely with prime contractors possessing expertise in systems integration, propulsion, and warhead design, as well as niche suppliers of specialized components for hypersonic flight systems. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and innovation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining rigorous oversight. A strong advocate for small business participation, Chambers consistently structures procurements to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program (FAR 19.5), with 40% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She actively promotes competition among small manufacturers and engineering firms, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or technical rigor. Her procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in technical services supporting missile system design, testing, and production. She routinely procures advanced avionics, guidance subsystems, and warhead integration components, demonstrating specialized knowledge in hypersonic aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and weapon-aircraft interface standards.