Sheena M Carey

Sheena M. Carey serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the defense and defense-related manufacturing sectors. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions for specialized equipment and components critical to national security and military readiness. She typically handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and supply chain resilience. Her acquisitions are aligned with strategic defense modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and subsystems. Carey cultivates relationships with a diverse base of industrial contractors, primarily those certified in advanced manufacturing and defense supply chain standards. Her vendor partnerships include established prime contractors specializing in ordnance systems and precision components, as well as niche suppliers with DoD 8100.2 accreditation. She consistently engages with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, including MIL-STD and AS9100 requirements, fostering long-term collaboration through performance-based contracting and continuous quality oversight. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.8% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with approximately 10.8% of contracts reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and targeted allocations for HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses at 2.2% each. Her approach balances broad market access with intentional socioeconomic inclusion, ensuring compliance with statutory small business goals while maintaining operational effectiveness. Carey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), which accounts for over half of her portfolio. She also regularly procures components under NAICS 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in mechanical systems, weapon subsystems, and ruggedized vehicle components. Her technical domain spans ordnance engineering, ballistic protection systems, and high-reliability mechanical assemblies, positioning her at the intersection of defense manufacturing and tactical equipment procurement.