Sharon D. Scheetz

Sharon D. Scheetz serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to sustain advanced aerospace research and cadet technical training. She manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to maintaining operational readiness and facility modernization. Her portfolio includes high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical analytical tools used in aerospace engineering and scientific experimentation, requiring strict compliance with federal procurement regulations and technical specification validation. She maintains established relationships with key vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., reflecting a consistent reliance on niche suppliers of advanced technical equipment and unmanned systems. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation, sensor calibration, and laboratory automation, often engaging firms with specialized technical certifications and domain-specific experience in defense and research environments. Scheetz demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 58% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted use of HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes expanding vendor diversity while ensuring technical capability, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to foster innovation through small business partnerships. Her primary NAICS focus includes industrial machinery manufacturing, textile product mills, and apparel manufacturing—categories that, while seemingly atypical, reflect procurement for specialized cadet training gear, protective equipment, and custom-fabricated components for lab and field use. This unique blend of technical and logistical acquisition needs underscores her expertise in bridging niche manufacturing capabilities with high-stakes aerospace training requirements.