Sharon Carter

Sharon D. Carter serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Prison Industries (FPI), a unique component of the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with providing vocational training and employment opportunities to incarcerated individuals through the production of goods and services for federal agencies. In this role, she manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with FPI’s mission of rehabilitation through industry, overseeing contracts for facility operations, logistical support, and real estate-related services. Her work ensures that FPI’s inmate-produced goods and services are efficiently integrated into federal supply chains while adhering to statutory mandates under the Javits-Wagner-Day Act. Carter maintains strong, ongoing relationships with a select group of contractors, including Veterans Range Solutions, LLC, Krueger International, Inc., and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland—organizations that specialize in facility maintenance, environmental services, and adaptive manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while supporting workforce development for underserved populations. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements over transactional purchases. Her procurement strategy exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly equal portions awarded under total small business set-asides and open competitions, and a targeted 5.9% allocation to HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with federal procurement regulations. Carter’s primary focus lies in NAICS 531312 (Nonresidential Property Managers) and related real estate support services, including warehousing, property management, and facility maintenance. She regularly procures services tied to the operation and upkeep of correctional industry facilities, demonstrating deep expertise in real estate asset management and integrated support services critical to FPI’s nationwide operational footprint.