David Sharp

David Sharp serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions for advanced missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain national defense assets in space and air domains, with a focus on engineering-driven, mission-critical procurements that demand technical rigor and regulatory precision. David cultivates partnerships with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in defense aerospace research and development, with a strong emphasis on small business engagement. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with firms possessing deep expertise in systems engineering, avionics integration, and space systems sustainment. His procurement approach prioritizes agile, performance-based contracting methods that foster innovation while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. A defining feature of David’s contracting profile is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He actively channels opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring equitable access to high-impact defense contracts and promoting long-term industry capacity building among underserved vendors. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced engineering services for guidance systems, space vehicle sustainment, and command and control infrastructure. David’s expertise centers on complex R&D contracts requiring specialized knowledge in aerospace systems lifecycle management, signal integrity, and secure satellite communications, making him a key enabler of next-generation Air Force capabilities.