Sharon J. Palmer

Sharon J. Palmer serves as a Contracting Specialist with the FA4625 509 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-enabling services and infrastructure support critical to Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses facility construction, environmental remediation, logistics support, and specialized technical services that sustain base functionality and airpower capabilities. Palmer routinely manages complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, leveraging simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated contracts to meet urgent installation requirements while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and performance-based service standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of construction, transportation, IT, and communications service providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, vendor reliability, and long-term operational compatibility, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under tight timelines and stringent security protocols. Palmer demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 68.4% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to empower veteran-led enterprises and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to communications equipment manufacturing (334220), electromedical devices (334510), power and communication line construction (237130), and educational support services (611710), indicating expertise in procuring advanced technical systems, infrastructure upgrades, and training-enabling services essential to modern Air Force installations.