Valerie Sanders

Valerie Sanders serves as a procurement specialist within the 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services under the Federal Aviation Administration, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical aviation infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of Air Traffic Control Towers, Flight Standard District Offices, and associated facilities. Her portfolio centers on facility maintenance, construction support, and specialized building equipment installation, ensuring compliance with FAA safety and regulatory standards. Sanders plays a pivotal role in executing timely, compliant procurements that uphold the agency’s mandate to ensure safe and efficient national airspace operations. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, BRICE TERRA LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements on complex, technically demanding projects requiring specialized expertise in aviation facility systems, site development, and environmental compliance. Her procurement approach emphasizes contractor reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in past performance evaluation and contract compliance. Sanders’ acquisition strategy reflects a clear preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified vendors based on technical merit and operational capability rather than socioeconomic criteria, though it does not preclude participation by small businesses that meet stringent performance thresholds. Her contracting patterns prioritize outcome-driven results over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the FAA’s mission-critical need for rapid, high-quality execution. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238290 — Other Building Equipment Contractors — encompassing specialized services such as aviation lighting systems, communication tower installations, HVAC integration for ATCTs, and precision site development for federal aviation facilities. This specialization demonstrates deep technical expertise in the unique demands of FAA infrastructure, requiring adherence to FAA Order 5200.1 and other aviation-specific engineering standards.