Sarah Sharpe

Sarah Sharpe serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airpower readiness through the procurement of high-precision aerospace and defense systems. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical instrumentation, including laboratory-grade analytical equipment, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions requiring stringent performance specifications and compliance with military standards, ensuring that frontline units receive reliable, calibrated tools for operational readiness. Sharpe maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a primary contractor specializing in the distribution of industrial machinery and precision measurement systems. Her contracting approach favors long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, supply chain reliability, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. She engages primarily with wholesalers and distributors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in aerospace-grade instrumentation, ensuring seamless integration of equipment into complex test and maintenance environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Sharpe directs 100% of her procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), ensuring that all awards go to certified small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with no large business set-asides or sole-source exceptions, reinforcing equitable access for qualified small entities in the defense supply chain. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, where she procures specialized analytical instruments, calibration systems, and electrotherapeutic devices used in aerospace testing and maintenance. Sharpe’s expertise spans the technical requirements of high-tolerance measurement systems, making her a key liaison between engineering stakeholders and commercial suppliers to ensure procurement outcomes meet exacting military performance standards.