Sarah Schaff

Sarah Schaff serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components that sustain naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. Her work directly supports DLA’s core mission of ensuring global logistics readiness by procuring high-reliability parts—including industrial valves, fluid power fittings, power transmission components, and ordnance accessories—essential for the operational integrity of military platforms. She handles a diverse portfolio of contract actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, utilizing competitive procedures to secure technically demanding goods for deployed forces. Schaff maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co. Inc., and ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by recurring procurement cycles for specialized industrial components, often requiring technical certification and military-grade compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, favoring established suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade manufacturing and rapid delivery capabilities. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.1% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation remains a secondary focus at 6.9%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business inclusion without compromising mission-critical supply chain demands. Schaff’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 332912 (fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing), 334416 (passive electronic component manufacturing), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), and 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus). Her expertise spans the procurement of precision-engineered components used in military vehicle systems, shipboard controls, and expeditionary power distribution networks, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-specific engineering standards and industrial supply chain dynamics.