Sharon Houssou

Sharon Houssou serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. She manages complex contracting actions for high-reliability machinery, precision valve assemblies, pumping systems, and circuit board manufacturing, ensuring the sustainment and modernization of naval platforms. Her work directly enables the maintenance and upgrade of advanced naval systems, requiring deep technical understanding of defense-grade specifications and supply chain resilience. Houssou maintains consistent relationships with established defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for proven suppliers with demonstrated capability in military-grade component manufacturing. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced vendors with existing DOD clearances and quality certifications, particularly those with expertise in precision machining, electronic subsystems, and ruggedized instrumentation. These partnerships are built on long-term reliability and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD and AS9100. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 96.9% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is limited at 3.1%, it is strategically directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting selective but intentional inclusion of qualified small firms capable of meeting stringent defense requirements. Houssou’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333998 (Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery), with significant activity in bare printed circuit board manufacturing (334412), current-carrying wiring device production (335931), and communications equipment manufacturing (334290). Her expertise spans the acquisition of electromechanical subsystems, control circuitry, and high-integrity mechanical components essential to naval weapon system functionality and lifecycle support.