Sylvia Booth

Sylvia Booth serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), under agency code H92241, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aviation and sensor systems for elite special operations forces. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex procurements, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration for advanced avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated mission support technologies. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with USSOCOM’s strategic imperative to enhance operator survivability and situational awareness through cutting-edge aerospace and information systems. Sylvia collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in high-assurance aerospace manufacturing and systems integration, including firms with expertise in classified platforms and ruggedized electronic components. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with Tier 1 defense primes and niche suppliers possessing ITAR and DD2345 certifications, fostering partnerships grounded in technical rigor, security clearance readiness, and rapid prototyping capabilities. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies tailored to the unique demands of special operations environments. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 96.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical superiority over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding the industrial base for specialized aerospace and systems engineering capabilities. Sylvia’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, and 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment, reflecting deep expertise in mission-critical avionics and sensor integration. She also routinely procures computer systems design services (541512) and engineering services (541330) to support system modernization, demonstrating proficiency in both hardware procurement and technical services contracting within the defense aerospace domain.