Sharon Wright

Sharon Wright serves as a key procurement lead within the Headquarters, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), supporting the independent evaluation of mission-critical aerospace, command and control, and cyber-enabled systems. In this role, she manages acquisition strategies that ensure rigorous, real-world testing capabilities are procured to validate operational effectiveness and survivability prior to full-scale deployment. Her acquisitions focus on facility infrastructure and specialized equipment necessary to sustain test ranges, evaluation labs, and operational simulation environments, aligning closely with AFOTEC’s mandate to provide unbiased assessment of Air Force weapon systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed in available records, Wright’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with small business vendors, particularly those certified under HUBZone and Total Small Business set-asides. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for nearly two-thirds of her awarded actions, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to revitalizing economically distressed communities through federal contracting. She cultivates partnerships with niche suppliers capable of delivering tailored solutions under FAR Part 19 small business regulations. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), indicating substantial investment in facility upgrades to support test and evaluation infrastructure, including hangars, control rooms, and data acquisition facilities. Complementing this, she frequently procures NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), suggesting demand for specialized, ruggedized workstations and ergonomic systems designed for high-tempo operational testing environments. These technical domains reveal a deep understanding of the intersection between physical infrastructure and mission-critical testing requirements, positioning her as a strategic buyer within the Air Force’s operational readiness ecosystem.