Sharon D. Bodford

Sharon D. Bodford serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions that support the modernization of federal law enforcement training infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facility upgrades, and operational support services essential to maintaining secure, high-fidelity training environments for federal agents. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience and operational readiness. Bodford maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, waste management, and equipment supply. She regularly engages Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc. for structural modifications, Range Cleaners Inc. for specialized range maintenance, Builders Supply Inc. for materials procurement, Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company for training apparatuses, and Contender Boats Inc. for water-based tactical training assets. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and reliable delivery within stringent security and safety parameters. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Bodford prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of her awards designated for HUBZone set-asides and an additional 40% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate regional economic development and enhance contractor diversity, particularly among businesses located in designated rural and underserved areas. She consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility and encourages teaming arrangements that promote capacity building among emerging vendors. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her leadership in renovating and expanding training facilities to accommodate evolving law enforcement curricula. She also manages administrative consulting services under NAICS 541611 and solid waste collection under NAICS 562111 to ensure operational sustainability. Bodford’s expertise lies at the intersection of infrastructure modernization and mission-critical logistics, making her a key enabler of federal law enforcement readiness.