Sharon J McPherson

Sharon J. McPherson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, facilitating timely and legally sound contract actions that support mission-critical services. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on technical and operational support functions that enable efficient government operations. McPherson cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including large professional services firms and small businesses certified under various socioeconomic programs. She consistently engages with vendors possessing specialized expertise in architectural and engineering disciplines, as well as facility support providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, transparent evaluation criteria, and performance-based contracting to ensure accountability and value delivery across the acquisition lifecycle. Her set-aside preferences reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with the majority of her actions conducted under full and open competition (72.7%), while actively promoting small business participation through 8(a) competed set-asides (18.2%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (9.1%). This pattern demonstrates a strategic alignment with federal small business objectives, ensuring equitable access while maintaining competitive integrity in award decisions. McPherson’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), each accounting for 40% of her portfolio, reflecting deep engagement in design, planning, and technical consulting services. An additional 20% of her acquisitions fall under NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), indicating a complementary focus on facility operations and maintenance support. Her expertise lies in procuring complex professional services requiring technical oversight, performance metrics, and compliance with industry standards, positioning her as a key facilitator of mission-ready infrastructure and operational support.