Sarah M. Schendel

Sarah Schendel serves as a Contracting Administrator within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized equipment essential to aviation and ground support operations. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure the reliability of defensive infrastructure, facility systems, and mission-enabling assets through compliant, efficient, and timely contracting practices. Schendel maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, acoustic mitigation, telecommunications, and specialized hardware services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Schendel consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms while ensuring competitive, high-quality deliverables. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to fostering small business growth within the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), alongside 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 333914 (Pump Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect a technical specialization in procuring durable, mission-specific components—ranging from containment systems to precision mechanical hardware—often tailored for harsh operational environments. Schendel’s expertise lies in navigating complex technical requirements to acquire robust, compliant solutions that support Air Force infrastructure resilience.