Sharon C. Steiner

Sharon C. Steiner serves as a Business Systems Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030), a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for the lifecycle management of the U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent. In this role, she supports the acquisition and integration of complex systems essential to submarine-launched ballistic missile operations, weapons integration, and secure command, control, and communication infrastructure. Her procurement activities center on technical systems engineering, software development, and mission-critical support services that ensure the reliability and operational readiness of strategic deterrence platforms. She plays a key part in translating mission requirements into contract actions that align with defense acquisition regulations and systems engineering best practices. Sharon routinely collaborates with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-assurance defense contractors with proven expertise in nuclear-grade systems, cybersecurity, and integrated weapons platforms. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures that emphasize technical rigor, traceability, and compliance with stringent DoD security standards. Her contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a preference for full and open procurement based on technical merit and mission necessity. The remaining 16.7% are allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where capabilities align with program needs. Sharon’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, Other Computer Related Services, and All Other Business Support Services. These reflect her specialization in procuring embedded systems, secure computing hardware, mission software, and technical support services critical to strategic weapons systems. Her domain expertise spans systems integration, cybersecurity-enabled platforms, and defense-grade electronics manufacturing.