Sarah Faulconer

Sarah Faulconer serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. She oversees contracts supporting advanced command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and integrated sensor and armored vehicle platforms. Her work directly enables operational readiness through the acquisition of cyber-enabled decision support tools and secure communication systems, aligning with the agency’s focus on next-generation naval technology. Faulconer handles a mix of engineering services, software development, and ordnance manufacturing procurements, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. She maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These vendors provide niche expertise in custom computer programming, systems integration, and ordnance component manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically proficient firms capable of delivering mission-essential capabilities under tight operational timelines, with recurring collaborations indicating strong performance-based vendor relationships. Faulconer’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 80% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. However, she consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without reliance on socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach balances broad market access with targeted support for capable small firms delivering high-value technical solutions. Her primary NAICS focus is evenly split between 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep expertise in both physical weapon systems and secure, mission-specific software development. She procures hardened computing hardware, real-time tactical software, ammunition components, and integrated electronic warfare subsystems, underscoring her technical command over hybrid physical-digital naval capabilities.