Sharla Andrews

Sharla Andrews serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where she manages critical acquisitions supporting the modernization and sustainment of U.S. Army aerial and missile defense systems. Her responsibilities center on securing advanced aerospace components, avionics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical support services for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirement validation and market research to solicitation and award—ensuring alignment with Army aviation modernization priorities and technical readiness goals. Her portfolio emphasizes high-reliability, defense-grade hardware and integrated systems that enhance operational effectiveness across contested environments. Andrews maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with firms possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems integration, missile defense technologies, and military-grade component manufacturing. Her working patterns reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven track records in delivering complex, mission-essential systems under stringent DoD compliance standards. These partnerships are characterized by long-term strategic engagement, technical collaboration, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of high-performance equipment under demanding operational timelines. Her procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance, reliability, and system interoperability above programmatic diversification criteria. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all acquisitions remain compliant with FAR and DFARS requirements for fair and transparent competition. Andrews specializes in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), focusing on precision-engineered aerospace components, flight control systems, auxiliary power units, and high-torque motor assemblies essential for rotorcraft and missile defense platforms. Her technical domain expertise lies in avionics integration, propulsion subsystems, and sensor-enabling hardware critical to next-generation Army aviation and air defense capabilities.