Sarah J. Hartzer

Sarah Hartzer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of naval aviation systems. She manages complex contract actions for aircraft manufacturing, avionics integration, and technical research and development, ensuring alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through modernized carrier-based and expeditionary platforms. Her work spans the full spectrum of procurement—from initial requirements validation through contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-stakes, technologically advanced systems critical to Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. Hartzer maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering primarily with prime contractors capable of delivering integrated aerospace systems and mission-critical support infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships, performance-based contracting, and technical collaboration to ensure system reliability and interoperability across evolving operational environments. These relationships are built on a foundation of rigorous compliance, risk mitigation, and performance accountability. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging industry’s broadest capabilities to meet complex technical requirements, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she adheres to all federal acquisition regulations governing fair and transparent competition. Hartzer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). She specializes in acquiring advanced flight systems, unmanned aerial platforms, propulsion components, and engineering R&D services supporting next-generation naval aviation capabilities.