Charles Sharp

Charles Sharp serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing competitive contracting processes for specialized industrial equipment and components. His portfolio primarily includes procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for high-precision machinery, electronic connectors, and motor vehicle subsystems, requiring deep technical evaluation and compliance with defense and industrial supply chain standards. Sharp ensures acquisitions align with federal procurement integrity requirements while maintaining rigorous oversight of technical specifications and delivery timelines. His contractor relationships span a diverse base of manufacturers and suppliers, with consistent engagement with both large-tier industrial firms and small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance benchmarks. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships through clear solicitation language, pre-solicitation outreach, and post-award performance monitoring, encouraging innovation and reliability in the supply chain. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his pattern of engagement reflects a preference for vendors with proven capability in precision manufacturing and quality assurance systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. Sharp demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of his awards conducted as unrestricted competitions, yet he consistently prioritizes small business participation. Nearly a quarter of his acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and he regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts to support disadvantaged business enterprises. His approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for certified small businesses, reinforcing equitable growth within the industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), and 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in automotive, aerospace, and industrial control systems. He routinely procures mission-critical components including transmission parts, sensor assemblies, and high-reliability electrical connectors, requiring knowledge of military specifications and environmental durability standards.