Sibel Wright

Sibel Wright serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing high-priority acquisitions in defense and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Her role centers on executing complex contract actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on technical goods requiring stringent quality and compliance controls. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and industrial base resilience. Her acquisitions typically involve specialized manufacturing capabilities, particularly in ordnance, aviation components, and electronic assembly systems, requiring deep technical oversight and supply chain vigilance. Her contractor relationships are primarily with established manufacturers possessing specialized certifications and production facilities capable of meeting defense-grade specifications. She engages with a limited but highly vetted pool of industrial suppliers, many of whom hold ITAR registrations and AS9100 or ISO 9001 certifications. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, her pattern reflects a preference for firms with proven track records in classified or controlled environments, often working with both large-tier defense contractors and niche suppliers with niche technical expertise. Sibel’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 96.2% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base in her domain. However, she consistently reserves approximately 3.9% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where feasible within mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly). She also routinely procures specialized maintenance and repair services under 811219. Her expertise spans ordnance systems, avionics components, and electronic subsystems, requiring deep familiarity with military standards, supply chain security protocols, and dual-use technology regulations.