Sharon P. Tapler

Sharon Tapler serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—she specializes in securing engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to naval platform sustainment. Her portfolio primarily supports technical infrastructure, facility operations, and mission-critical equipment leasing, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s strategic imperatives for maritime superiority and workforce resilience. Tapler maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Advania Island Ehf., Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in technical services, facility management, and specialized equipment support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and mission alignment. Notably, Sharon’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and market competitiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions that require broad market participation. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), indicating a strong emphasis on facility infrastructure, technical equipment leasing, and industrial support services. She routinely acquires leased facilities, specialized testing equipment, and mission-enabling machinery critical to fleet maintenance and logistics operations, demonstrating deep domain expertise in physical and technical asset sustainment for naval operations.