Sharon Ropes

Sharon A. Ropes serves as a Senior Subcontract Administrator, playing a pivotal role in overseeing subcontractor compliance, risk mitigation, and performance accountability across complex federal acquisitions. In this capacity, she ensures alignment with FAR Part 44 and prime contractor obligations, supporting the integrity of the agency’s procurement lifecycle. Her work is central to maintaining contractual transparency and fostering responsible subcontracting practices, particularly in technical service domains. She typically handles high-complexity subcontracting arrangements involving professional, scientific, and construction services, ensuring adherence to flow-down clauses, reporting requirements, and socioeconomic obligations. While specific prime contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Sharon consistently engages with a diverse ecosystem of prime contractors who rely on her expertise to structure compliant, performance-driven subcontracting plans. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive collaboration, rigorous audit readiness, and a focus on contractor capacity building—particularly with firms navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. She is known for her meticulous review of subcontractor certifications and cost accounting practices, reinforcing accountability throughout the supply chain. Sharon’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her actions conducted without set-aside designation. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently facilitating 16.7% of acquisitions under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5). Her approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for qualified small businesses, demonstrating a principled commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission outcomes. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she manages subcontracting for design, analysis, and systems integration work. She also oversees procurements under NAICS 541990 (Other Professional Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), indicating deep familiarity with technical engineering deliverables, professional consulting scopes, and construction management subcontracting structures. Her expertise lies in ensuring subcontractor technical competence and regulatory compliance across these high-stakes domains.