Sharon L. Harper

Sharon L. Harper serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through efficient, transparent, and competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial and manufacturing-related contracts, with a focus on complex, high-value goods requiring technical oversight and rigorous source selection. Harper’s expertise lies in structuring acquisitions that balance operational needs with statutory requirements, particularly in specialized manufacturing sectors. While specific contractor names are not available, Harper maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning large manufacturers and small businesses, with a pronounced emphasis on small business participation. Her procurement patterns reflect a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals, consistently engaging firms certified under various small business programs. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal contracting standards, ensuring a robust and resilient supply base. Harper demonstrates a strong commitment to small business inclusion, with over 34% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 3.1% allocated to HUBZone firms. A smaller but intentional portion supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting her adherence to statutory mandates and a proactive approach to expanding market access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns reveal a deliberate effort to promote equitable opportunity while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), which accounts for nearly 40% of her activity, followed by metal window and door manufacturing (332321) and fluid power component production (332912). She routinely manages acquisitions for heavy-gauge metal fabrication and aircraft auxiliary equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with industrial engineering standards, material specifications, and quality assurance protocols in defense-adjacent manufacturing domains.