Sarah E. Vollbracht

Sarah Vollbracht serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for research, development, and technical services essential to maintaining operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. Her acquisitions focus on high-technical-demand solutions requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations, including cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts for engineering, systems integration, and mission-critical telecommunications support. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Vollbracht routinely engages with a diverse pool of professional services firms and defense technology providers, including those specializing in satellite telecommunications, wireless communications equipment manufacturing, and advanced systems R&D. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and stringent contract administration to ensure alignment with Air Force modernization objectives and operational timelines. Vollbracht’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designation. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of opportunities to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficacy and socioeconomic goals under federal contracting policy. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541990 (other professional, scientific, and technical services), with significant activity in satellite telecommunications (517410) and wireless communications equipment manufacturing (334220). She specializes in procuring advanced signal processing systems, space vehicle sustainment services, and command-and-control infrastructure, requiring deep domain knowledge in aerospace engineering, RF systems, and defense-grade cybersecurity standards.