Steven E. Sandy

Steven E. Sandy serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 facility, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement activities that support infrastructure modernization and operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized systems and services essential to sustaining Air Force installations, with a focus on custom software development, facility upgrades, and integrated communication technologies. His portfolio includes complex contracts requiring technical diligence in cybersecurity, facility engineering, and electronic systems integration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. Sandy plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities in resilience, modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure support. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-compatible IT solutions, construction services, and technical consulting. Sandy fosters collaborative, performance-driven contracting environments, often leveraging performance-based acquisition methods and firm-fixed-price structures to ensure accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Sandy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 40% of his contracts structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs that promote equitable access for small businesses, though specific set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are not dominant in his portfolio. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on software development, system integration, and cybersecurity-enabled applications. Additional activity includes construction-related services and specialized equipment procurement aligned with facility modernization, demonstrating technical proficiency in both digital infrastructure and physical asset sustainment within defense environments.