Sharita J Culp

Sharita J. Culp serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs within the defense and aerospace sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS, while delivering mission-critical aircraft propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment to support national defense objectives. Her acquisitions typically involve competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for high-precision engineering components, ranging from turbine blades to avionics support hardware, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Culp maintains a robust network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace propulsion systems and precision-machined components. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with firms possessing AS9100 certification and robust quality management systems, often engaging in performance-based contracting and incentive structures to ensure delivery of mission-ready hardware. She frequently collaborates with engineering teams to translate technical specifications into enforceable contract clauses and delivery schedules. Culp’s procurement strategy is overwhelmingly oriented toward open competition, with 94.4% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base capacity. Nevertheless, she consistently reserves 5.6% of her portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), which accounts for 78.2% of her portfolio, and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), comprising 21.8%. She specializes in procuring gas turbine components, fuel control systems, exhaust assemblies, and auxiliary power units, requiring deep familiarity with aerospace material standards, life-cycle maintenance protocols, and defense supply chain resilience practices.