A1C Joshua Sharpe

A1C Joshua Sharpe supports the FA8501 Opl Contracting AFSC/PZIO within the Department of the Air Force, playing a critical role in executing facility-related acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Air Force installations. His responsibilities include managing the procurement of integrated infrastructure systems essential to physical and cyber-physical security, environmental controls, and base-wide communications. Sharpe handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical services, facility maintenance, and specialized equipment, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He operates within a mission-critical environment where timely, secure, and resilient facility support directly impacts mission continuity. Sharpe maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Drake Consulting LLC and Visionary Construction Inc., firms known for their expertise in facility modernization and infrastructure support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for trusted vendors with proven capabilities in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions—particularly in access control systems, surveillance integration, and environmental system upgrades. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based contracting, and a focus on long-term operational reliability rather than transactional procurement. His contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 75% of acquisitions conducted under open competition and 25% structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering competitive small business participation across the installation support ecosystem. Sharpe’s procurement focus centers on three primary NAICS categories: 337214 for specialized office furniture and fit-outs, 541511 for custom computer programming supporting facility automation systems, and 811121 for automotive and vehicle maintenance services critical to installation fleet readiness. This unique blend reflects his domain expertise in procuring both hard infrastructure and digital enablement solutions that underpin Air Force base operations.