Sarah Myers

Sarah Myers serves as a Contract Officer for the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical acquisition solutions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced technology, training systems, and logistics support services essential to pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and enterprise logistics agility. Her portfolio centers on high-priority modernization initiatives, including avionics integration, simulation platforms, and technical workforce development, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic objectives and Defense Acquisition Regulation compliance. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Sarah cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade engineering and technical services. She engages both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance-based contracting and clear statement of work definitions. Her approach emphasizes vendor accountability, risk mitigation, and compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements, ensuring reliable delivery of complex technical solutions under tight operational timelines. Sarah demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her portfolio remains open competition, she consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with Air Force goals to broaden the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to empower qualified small firms in technical service sectors, without reliance on specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting deep expertise in electrified systems, mission-critical IT infrastructure, and specialized technical training. She routinely procures custom software development, embedded systems, and workforce upskilling programs tailored to Air Force operational needs, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both hardware and human capital acquisition domains.