Tarshalyn Sanders

Tarshalyn Sanders supports the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army in managing critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize U.S. Army aerial and missile defense systems. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on mission-critical aerospace components, avionics upgrades, and support services for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. She facilitates the acquisition of specialized engineering services, sensor integration systems, and propulsion-related technologies essential to maintaining operational readiness and technological superiority in contested environments. While specific contractor names are not available, Sanders engages with a diverse vendor base including defense primes, systems integrators, and niche technology suppliers capable of delivering high-reliability components under strict military specifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisitions and competitive sealed bidding, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and supply chain resilience. She frequently collaborates with vendors possessing ITAR and DD2345 certifications to ensure secure handling of controlled defense technologies. Sanders demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with 12.5% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, she actively encourages participation from small businesses with expertise in aerospace manufacturing, industrial gas systems, and satellite telecommunications—areas aligned with emerging Army modernization priorities. Her procurement focus is dominated by NAICS codes related to apparel accessories (315990) and surgical supplies (339113), which may reflect indirect or ancillary logistics support for fielded units, alongside core technical domains such as industrial gas manufacturing (325120), satellite telecommunications (517410), and computer systems design services (541512). This unusual blend suggests she manages a hybrid portfolio combining direct combat system sustainment with specialized logistics, protective equipment, and mission-enabling IT infrastructure.