Sarah J. Watts

Sarah J. Watts serves as a Realty Specialist within the NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division, supporting the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the acquisition of real property and facility-related services critical to nuclear stewardship and infrastructure modernization. She manages complex real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, land acquisition, and site development for high-security federal facilities. Her work directly enables the sustainment of the nuclear deterrent and the expansion of advanced computing infrastructure by securing physical assets that house sensitive operations. Watts specializes in non-construction real property acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal realty regulations and aligning property use with mission-critical operational requirements. Watts maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., and Anduril Industries, Inc., who provide expertise in facility planning, land development, and secure infrastructure support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in government-restricted environments, particularly those capable of delivering turnkey realty solutions under stringent security protocols. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement and technical alignment with NNSA’s mission-driven facility needs. Watts does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on mission urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor capability and facility readiness over certification-based selection criteria. Her contracting approach emphasizes efficiency and compliance with federal realty statutes, ensuring timely delivery of secure, mission-ready properties. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 60% of her activity, with additional emphasis on land subdivision (237210) and residential lessors (531110). She procures leased facilities, site entitlements, and land development services to support high-performance computing centers, nuclear materials handling sites, and defense-related infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in securing real property for classified and sensitive national security operations.