Sharon S. Blackmore

Sharon S. Blackmore serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement initiatives within the federal acquisition framework. She specializes in the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for high-precision engineering systems, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her work supports the development and sustainment of advanced power generation and aerospace components, aligning procurement strategy with national defense and industrial base priorities. Blackmore typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions for capital equipment and technical systems requiring rigorous engineering validation. Her contractor relationships center on Tier 1 manufacturers and specialized engineering firms with demonstrated capability in power systems and aerospace component production. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing ISO 9001 certification, AS9100 compliance, and relevant ITAR/EAR controls. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical evaluation, source selection based on best value, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure deliverables meet stringent quality and reliability standards. Blackmore’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 95.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. She occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and very rarely employs HUBZone set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a primary driver, she ensures eligible firms have fair access to solicitations through broad market research and industry days. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), 335311 (Transformer Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in electrical power systems and aerospace subsystems. She procures custom-engineered components including generators, transformers, aircraft engine ancillaries, and turbine generator units—requiring advanced materials, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility standards. Her domain knowledge spans power conversion systems, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and military-grade reliability specifications.