Sharrief Webber

Sharrief Webber serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance propulsion systems and deep space vehicle technologies. Responsible for managing complex engineering and R&D acquisitions, Webber plays a critical role in securing technical services essential to the development of next-generation rocket engines, flight systems, and mission-critical computational infrastructure for Moon to Mars initiatives. Their procurement portfolio centers on high-stakes, technically demanding contracts that enable real-time data analysis, propulsion testing, and systems integration for human spaceflight programs. Webber maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including Bastion Technologies Inc. and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, both of which provide advanced engineering analysis, systems integration, and mission support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in aerospace systems development, computational modeling, and test facility operations. The contracting patterns indicate a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical solutions under stringent NASA compliance and safety standards. Set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of awards issued as unrestricted and 25% designated for HUBZone-certified small businesses. This pattern demonstrates a strategic commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation while maintaining the technical rigor required for mission-critical space systems. Webber’s contracting decisions prioritize capability over set-aside status, ensuring mission readiness while supporting economic development in designated underserved communities. The primary NAICS focus areas—541330 (Engineering Services) and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences)—reflect a deep specialization in technical services for propulsion, structural analysis, and systems engineering. Webber routinely procures advanced modeling, simulation, and test support services critical to the design and validation of liquid rocket engines, guidance systems, and spaceflight avionics, aligning procurement strategy with NASA’s exploration architecture goals.