Sharon M Novak

Sharon M. Novak serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she manages the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. Novak plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, partnering with both commercial technology providers and academic research institutions to deliver innovative, mission-focused solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical expertise in rapidly evolving domains such as cloud-enabled systems and secure data analytics. Novak demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 43.8% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in professional services and advanced technology integration, reinforcing the Air Force’s socioeconomic contracting objectives. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), and Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), reflecting her specialization in software development, enterprise IT support, and technical consulting. She routinely procures services related to systems integration, cybersecurity compliance, and data analytics platforms, ensuring the Air Force maintains a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.