Sharon D. Blue

Sharon D. Blue serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions in construction and metal manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while promoting fair competition and socioeconomic objectives. Her portfolio primarily includes firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for specialized construction services and nonferrous metal fabrication, requiring technical oversight and precise performance metrics. Blue is known for her methodical approach to solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure and industrial materials. While specific contractor names are not available, Blue maintains a balanced relationship with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, yet she actively cultivates vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and industry days to ensure robust responses from qualified firms. She consistently evaluates contractor past performance and compliance history to mitigate risk and enhance program outcomes. Blue demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity. Her set-aside strategy prioritizes broad-based small business inclusion without reliance on specific socioeconomic categories, indicating a preference for simplicity and accessibility in procurement pathways for qualifying small entities. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), where she procures specialized civil construction services, and 331491 (Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding), where she oversees the acquisition of precision-engineered metal components. This technical domain expertise enables her to effectively evaluate bid proposals, assess technical feasibility, and ensure compliance with material specifications and quality standards.