Sharon Houssou

Sharon Houssou serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a critical role in securing high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her responsibilities center on managing the acquisition of mission-critical subsystems—including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuit board manufacturing—ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. She exercises full lifecycle contract management for complex technical procurements, aligning acquisitions with Navy engineering standards and logistics requirements to support fleet maintenance and combat system integrity. Houssou maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of defense-industrial contractors, most notably Raytheon Company and The Entwistle Company LLC, which are frequently selected for their proven expertise in defense-grade electronics and mechanical subsystems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established prime contractors with demonstrated capability in high-reliability manufacturing and military-specification compliance. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and technical alignment with Navy platform modernization initiatives, indicating a focus on trusted vendors with robust quality assurance and supply chain resilience. Houssou’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing readiness and reliability in a high-stakes defense environment. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), which, in this context, encompasses specialized electronic component manufacturing for naval weapon systems, including signal processing boards, control modules, and ruggedized circuitry. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring mission-critical electronics that meet stringent military environmental and performance standards.