Sharon R. Smith

Sharon R. Smith serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex technical acquisitions across scientific and engineering service domains. Her role centers on executing competitive contracting actions that align with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and mission readiness. She typically handles requirements for research, testing, and technical consulting services, often coordinating with program managers to define scope, evaluate proposals, and award contracts under simplified acquisition procedures or sealed bidding mechanisms. Her work supports critical agency missions through the timely delivery of specialized technical expertise. Smith’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she engages a diverse pool of vendors, including mid-sized technical firms and specialized laboratories, often selected through performance-based contracting methods. Her approach emphasizes value-driven evaluations, focusing on technical capability, past performance, and cost realism rather than price alone, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality and accountability. Her set-aside preferences show a strong inclination toward broad competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she consistently reserves 12.5% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without prioritizing specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This balanced approach supports marketplace diversity while maintaining competitive rigor. Smith’s procurement focus is concentrated in scientific and technical services, with primary NAICS codes including 541690 for other scientific consulting, 541712 for physical and engineering R&D, and 811219 for miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. She frequently procures analytical testing, laboratory services, and applied research solutions, indicating deep expertise in engineering, life sciences, and technical support domains. Her work ensures agencies access high-quality, non-biotech R&D and validation services essential to mission-critical operations.