Sharon Palustre

Sharon Palustre serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize naval warfighting capabilities through integrated technology and mission-critical support services. Though not a primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for specialized technical services. Her work centers on sustaining operational readiness by enabling rapid procurement of advanced sensor systems, tactical computing platforms, and cyber-enabled command and control solutions aligned with naval doctrine. She collaborates closely with program managers and acquisition teams to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Palustre maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These vendors are frequently engaged for niche technical support, systems engineering, and mission-focused advisory services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of delivering tailored solutions in dynamic operational environments, often under time-sensitive conditions. She fosters collaborative, long-term vendor partnerships that emphasize technical adaptability and domain expertise in naval systems integration. A defining feature of Palustre’s contracting approach is her exclusive use of Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) authorities, ensuring that all procurements are reserved for businesses located within designated geographic regions. This reflects a strong institutional commitment to regional economic development and workforce retention, aligning with broader Navy initiatives to strengthen local industrial bases. All awards are structured to prioritize small, community-based firms with proven capacity to deliver mission-critical services under federal contract. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 812910 — Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services — a classification that appears to be a misalignment with the agency’s operational mission. This anomaly suggests either a systemic data error or an unusual administrative use of this code for non-traditional support services, warranting further clarification within acquisition records.