Sharon Benton

Sharon Benton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across industrial and manufacturing sectors, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on technical equipment and specialized chemical products. Her work supports critical operational capabilities through the acquisition of durable machinery, industrial systems, and specialty manufacturing outputs, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications and supply chain dynamics. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Sharon consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large industrial manufacturers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance and compliance standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contract integrity, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships grounded in FAR principles. She maintains a balanced engagement with both prime contractors and subcontractors, ensuring robust competition and delivery of mission-critical goods. Sharon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 80% of her awards issued under open competition and the remaining 20.7% reserved for small business participants. Her set-aside preferences include a notable emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside targeted HUBZone awards, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote geographic and economic diversity among suppliers. She actively encourages small business participation through pre-solicitation outreach and clear eligibility criteria. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to farm machinery (333111), oil and gas field equipment (333132), and specialized chemical manufacturing (325998 and 325612), with additional activity in fabricated metal products (332999). This technical specialization indicates expertise in procuring heavy-duty mechanical systems, industrial chemicals, sanitation products, and custom metal components—domains requiring precise engineering alignment and regulatory adherence. Sharon’s domain knowledge enables her to evaluate technical proposals with precision and ensure acquired goods meet operational readiness standards.