Sharon E Meltzer

Sharon E. Meltzer serves as a key procurement professional within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance border security through the acquisition of specialized technical services and detection equipment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on training, analytical instrumentation, and custom software solutions critical to canine enforcement operations and facility security. Her work ensures the operational readiness of Border Patrol personnel by securing mission-critical capabilities in detection technology and workforce development, aligning acquisitions with DHS strategic priorities for modernization and resilience. Meltzer maintains collaborative relationships with a range of vendors, including technical service providers, training institutions, and manufacturers of laboratory and detection equipment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in niche domains such as canine handler training, analytical instrument calibration, and bespoke software development for field operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability to ensure mission alignment and operational effectiveness. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly equal shares of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission needs. Meltzer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to computer training (611420), other technical and trade schools (611519), and custom computer programming services (541511), underscoring her expertise in workforce development and digital enablement. She also procures analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516), reflecting deep technical familiarity with detection systems used in narcotics, explosives, and currency interdiction. Her domain knowledge spans both human capital development and advanced technical acquisition, positioning her as a strategic link between operational requirements and market capabilities.