Sharon Stine

Sharon M. Stine serves as a Contract Specialist, where she supports the agency's procurement mission through the administration of various acquisition activities. In this role, she is responsible for managing the contracting lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with regulatory requirements and agency objectives. The agency demonstrates a significant commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a notable emphasis on small business participation. While a majority of the agency's procurement actions are conducted without set-asides, there is a substantial utilization of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for nearly a quarter of their contracting activity. This indicates a strategic approach to leveraging small business capabilities to meet agency requirements. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a diverse range of manufacturing requirements. Their acquisition focus is concentrated in specialized industrial sectors, including industrial gas manufacturing, paper bag and coated paper production, and footwear manufacturing. Additionally, the agency procures technical materials such as urethane and other foam products, as well as corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing solutions.