Sharon Potter

Sharon Potter serves as a Contracting Officer within the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and mission-critical technical services that directly enhance pilot readiness, surveillance effectiveness, and tactical communications. Her portfolio is centered on engineering services and operational support contracts that align with the Air Combat Command’s strategic imperatives for combat-ready force modernization. Sharon maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a preference for joint ventures and specialized service providers with proven expertise in defense training and maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering collaboration with firms capable of delivering integrated, mission-critical solutions under tight operational timelines. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Sharon consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for 57.1% of her awards, demonstrating a robust commitment to small business development and disadvantaged entrepreneur participation. She also actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring broad access to contracting opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures advanced systems integration, simulation modeling, and avionics support services. Secondary emphasis is placed on facilities support services and infrastructure construction, reflecting her technical expertise in sustaining airfield operations and mission-enabling environments. Sharon’s work directly enables the Air Combat Command’s ability to field next-generation capabilities through precision, compliance-driven acquisition practices.