Sharon R. Washington

Sharon R. Washington serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), under agency code H92241, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aviation systems and sensor technologies for special operations forces. Her procurement portfolio centers on advanced avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated mission support equipment essential to enhancing aircraft survivability and operational effectiveness. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from solicitation through contract administration—ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements while aligning procurements with USSOCOM’s strategic modernization goals for elite airborne platforms. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Washington maintains relationships with a network of defense prime contractors and specialized suppliers in aerospace and electronics manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competed, open-market procurements, indicating a focus on technical excellence and performance-based outcomes rather than sole-source arrangements. She collaborates closely with engineering and acquisition support teams to evaluate technical proposals, ensure system interoperability, and enforce quality assurance standards for mission-critical hardware. Washington’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 92.9% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she consistently includes 8(a) competed contracts—accounting for 7.1% of her portfolio—demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational readiness or technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in electronic connector manufacturing (334417) and aircraft manufacturing (336411). She regularly acquires precision avionics components, ruggedized electronic systems, and mission-specific sensor integration services, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace defense technology domains and a strong command of technical specifications governing special operations aviation systems.