Sylvia Booth

Sylvia Booth serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aviation systems and advanced sensor technologies for elite special operations forces. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and operational readiness standards. Her acquisitions primarily focus on integrated avionics, electronic warfare suites, and auxiliary aircraft equipment essential to enhancing situational awareness and survivability in high-threat environments. Sylvia plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with USSOCOM’s mission to field cutting-edge capabilities that enable special operations aircraft to operate with precision and resilience. Sylvia collaborates with a diverse base of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering and mission systems integration. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she routinely engages with Tier 1 aerospace primes and niche suppliers possessing deep expertise in military-grade avionics and sensor development. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of rapid prototyping, field support, and technology insertion under tight operational timelines. Sylvia’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her awards, her process remains transparent and accessible to all qualified offerors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in NAICS 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in acquiring embedded flight systems, electronic countermeasures, mission computers, and integrated sensor suites, demonstrating deep familiarity with military aviation technical standards and defense acquisition frameworks.