Sharron Grayson-Harmon

Sharron Grayson-Harmon serves as a key procurement lead within the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver high-resolution geospatial intelligence and terrain analysis capabilities for multi-domain operational planning. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of geospatial data systems, mapping software, and analytical platforms, Grayson-Harmon ensures that technical requirements align with battlefield readiness objectives. Their work directly enables situational awareness across land, air, and cyber domains through the procurement of mission-critical geospatial technologies, including 3D modeling tools, real-time data fusion systems, and geospatial information services. Grayson-Harmon maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships with software publishers and geospatial data providers, engaging both large defense contractors and specialized niche firms capable of delivering advanced geospatial solutions. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, relationships are built on technical agility, data interoperability standards, and rapid prototyping capabilities. Procurement strategies emphasize performance-based contracting, with a focus on agile development cycles and secure cloud-based geospatial architectures. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. This approach ensures access to the broadest pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent operational requirements. The primary NAICS focus areas are 511210 (Geospatial Services) and 513210 (Software Publishers), indicating a strong demand for custom geospatial software development, GIS platform integration, and high-fidelity terrain visualization tools. Grayson-Harmon’s procurement portfolio centers on enterprise-level geospatial platforms, real-time data ingestion systems, and AI-enhanced mapping applications that support precision targeting and operational decision-making in contested environments.