Shari D. Chandler

Shari D. Chandler serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced defense systems, with a primary focus on armored vehicle platforms, tactical sensor and navigation instrumentation, and integrated command and control technologies. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity, defense-grade systems through compliant, risk-managed procurement processes aligned with DoN strategic priorities. Chandler maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized defense contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in military-grade engineering, systems integration, and mission support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, past performance, and capability alignment over volume, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in rigorous compliance and performance accountability. Notably, Chandler’s acquisition portfolio exhibits a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most technically capable solutions regardless of vendor size, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification in support of urgent operational requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336992 for military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, and NAICS 611310 for professional training and technical education services. These domains underscore her expertise in acquiring hardened tactical hardware, sensor fusion technologies, and specialized workforce development programs essential to maintaining naval superiority in contested environments.