Sharron Grayson-Harmon

Sharron Grayson-Harmon serves as a key procurement professional within the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver high-resolution geospatial intelligence and terrain analysis for multi-domain operational planning. In this role, she manages the acquisition of advanced geospatial technologies, including 3D mapping systems, real-time data integration platforms, and specialized software for battlefield situational awareness. Her procurement activities center on ensuring the timely delivery of mission-critical geospatial capabilities that enhance decision-making across land, air, and cyber domains, aligning acquisitions with strategic Army modernization priorities. Grayson-Harmon cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of contractors specializing in geospatial data services, custom software development, and communications equipment manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in geospatial information systems, remote sensing analytics, and defense-grade data visualization tools. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, interoperability, and cybersecurity compliance, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance and innovation rather than volume. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 29% of contracts set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Though no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base and promote competitive innovation among emerging geospatial technology providers. Grayson-Harmon’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires geospatial analytics platforms and mapping software, complemented by contracts in custom computer programming (541511) and wireless communications equipment manufacturing (334220). Her domain expertise spans real-time geospatial data processing, terrain modeling, and integration of sensor feeds into tactical command systems, making her a critical link between operational needs and technical procurement solutions.