Sarah Cass

Sarah Cass serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and technical services for diplomatic operations worldwide. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for high-priority contracts supporting U.S. embassy security, IT modernization, and facility resilience, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and strategic mission readiness goals. Her work directly enables the operational continuity of U.S. diplomatic posts by procuring integrated solutions that safeguard personnel and infrastructure in high-risk environments. Cass maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC, alongside international partners such as Pütz Security AG. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and globally compliant technical services. She actively engages both domestic and international vendors with proven expertise in diplomatic security systems, cybersecurity infrastructure, and facility management, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated experience in austere and politically sensitive operational contexts. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 50% of awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides and the remaining 50% open to full and open competition. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to integrate small, disadvantaged businesses into high-stakes national security procurements while maintaining competitive rigor. She consistently prioritizes 8(a) certified firms capable of delivering specialized technical services, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Cass’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting her specialization in cybersecurity architecture, IT modernization, and integrated facility management systems. She routinely procures mission-critical solutions including secure network infrastructure, access control systems, surveillance technologies, and cloud-enabled data management platforms tailored to the unique operational demands of overseas diplomatic missions.