Evan Sharp

Evan Sharp serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8222 office, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of custom software and embedded computing systems critical to air and space domain superiority. He specializes in the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for mission-critical avionics, signal processing platforms, and secure command-and-control systems, ensuring timely delivery of software-defined capabilities that enhance operational readiness. His work directly supports the modernization of legacy aerospace architectures through agile, performance-based contracting methods aligned with DoD digital transformation initiatives. Sharp maintains a contractor ecosystem composed primarily of highly specialized software developers and systems integrators with deep expertise in real-time embedded programming, FPGA-based signal processing, and DoD-compliant cybersecurity frameworks. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in DoD acquisition compliance, CMMI Level 3+ processes, and ITAR/EAR regulatory adherence. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance metrics tied to system interoperability and sustainment. Sharp’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical performance above socioeconomic targets. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, qualified small firms are regularly evaluated based on technical proficiency and past performance. His primary focus is on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with acquisitions centered on bespoke software development for airborne and space-based systems. He procures real-time operating systems, secure firmware, mission-critical algorithms, and test instrumentation software—domains requiring deep domain knowledge in aerospace engineering, embedded C/C++, and MIL-STD-1553/429 protocols. His technical acumen ensures contracts deliver software that integrates seamlessly with hardened avionics architectures.