Sharita J Culp

Sharita J. Culp serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and defense sector. Her role centers on facilitating fair and competitive negotiations to ensure mission-critical aircraft propulsion and auxiliary systems are acquired in alignment with federal acquisition regulations. She plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into enforceable contract terms, balancing cost-effectiveness with performance standards. Culp typically handles sole-source and competitive negotiated acquisitions for high-value, engineered components, working closely with engineering, logistics, and compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure contractual compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, Culp’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft engine systems and precision aerospace components. Her working relationships are characterized by technical collaboration, rigorous source evaluation, and structured negotiation cycles that emphasize performance-based outcomes and supply chain resilience. She maintains a vendor ecosystem of established defense contractors with proven capabilities in FAA and DoD-certified manufacturing environments. Culp’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and production capacity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical timelines and performance demands unique to aviation systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR Part 19 guidelines and maintain transparency in source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring turbine components, fuel control systems, ignition assemblies, and auxiliary power units—products requiring stringent certification, metallurgical precision, and aerospace-grade quality assurance. Her technical domain expertise includes propulsion system integration, AS9100 compliance, and configuration control processes critical to aviation safety and reliability.