Sharon Diop

Sharon B. Diop serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service, Region 2, specializing in the procurement of machinery for laminating, labeling, and related office automation systems. Her role is central to advancing operational efficiency across federal agencies by securing mission-critical equipment that supports document management, compliance labeling, and administrative workflow modernization. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, utilizing both simplified acquisition procedures and competitive sealed bidding to ensure cost-effective, compliant sourcing of specialized machinery. Her portfolio directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance logistical precision and administrative scalability through targeted technical procurement. Diop maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including manufacturers of industrial laminating and high-speed labeling systems, as well as merchant wholesalers specializing in office equipment and precision components. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical capability, and adherence to federal quality standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering durable, compliant, and interoperable equipment. She frequently engages with suppliers holding relevant ISO certifications and those offering robust service and maintenance support contracts to ensure sustained operational readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Diop consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on empowering small manufacturers and wholesalers, particularly those certified as small businesses under SBA size standards, ensuring equitable access to federal procurement opportunities. She actively leverages GSA’s small business programs to broaden supplier diversity and strengthen the resilience of the federal supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339940 (Office Supplies Manufacturing) and 424120 (Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), with secondary emphasis on communications equipment manufacturing (334220, 334290) and precious metal wholesale (423940). This reflects her expertise in acquiring specialized machinery, labeling systems, and ancillary office automation hardware—technical domains requiring precise specifications for durability, regulatory compliance, and integration with federal document handling systems.