Sharon D. James

Sharon D. James serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategically structured procurements. Her portfolio primarily centers on professional services, with a strong emphasis on security operations and information technology support. James routinely handles competitive solicitations under both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, ensuring transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence across all phases of procurement. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors providing security guard and patrol services, as well as IT consulting and custom software development firms. She cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including both large service providers and small businesses, fostering a competitive marketplace grounded in performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work requirements. Her approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor performance evaluation to ensure value and mission readiness. James demonstrates a clear preference for full and open competition, with 90% of her awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 5% of her portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts and another 5% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to small business participation without compromising competition or mission needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which accounts for over 60% of her activity, followed by other computer-related services (541519) and custom programming (541511). She specializes in acquiring protective services, IT support, and administrative management consulting, demonstrating deep expertise in operational and technical service domains critical to federal operational continuity.