Nathan Sharpes

Nathan Sharpes serves as the primary contracting lead for DLA Land at Aberdeen, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical electro-mechanical and electronic systems that sustain land-based defense platforms. His role centers on procuring advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio transmission equipment, and high-reliability power and control systems essential for military command and tactical operations. With a laser focus on technical readiness, Sharpes oversees full lifecycle procurement activities—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DoD operational priorities and technical specifications for ruggedized, field-deployable systems. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC, all of which specialize in high-integrity electronic subsystems and mission-critical battery integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental testing standards. Sharpes engages these contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, emphasizing technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and delivery timelines critical to fielded unit readiness. Sharpes’ procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes and system interoperability above socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent defense qualification standards regardless of size. His primary NAICS focus is 335910 (Battery Manufacturing), indicating deep specialization in the acquisition of military-grade batteries, power management units, and energy storage systems designed for extreme operational environments. He procures lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and specialty chemistries compliant with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-PRF-32565, ensuring reliable power for communications, targeting, and navigation systems across land-based platforms.