Sharon M. Novak

Sharon M. Novak serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of professional services contracts, with a focus on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. Novak ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in technical support and administrative services, often managing complex, performance-based requirements for high-stakes defense missions. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced partnership approach between private-sector technical providers and academic research institutions. These collaborations typically involve long-term, task-order-based contracts for specialized services requiring deep domain expertise in defense systems, data analytics, and IT modernization. Novak’s procurement patterns emphasize value-driven outcomes, leveraging performance metrics and statement of work clarity to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. Novak demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a balanced distribution of set-asides across small business categories. Nearly 43% of her awards are open competition, while 28.6% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with equal emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her approach reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring her expertise in procuring non-traditional defense services such as administrative consulting, technical support, and mission-enabling infrastructure. She frequently manages contracts for cybersecurity support, enterprise systems integration, and specialized analytical services critical to Air Force mission success.