Shea Korth

Shea L. Korth serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. With a focus on technical procurement excellence, Korth oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for advanced electronic components, avionics systems, and specialized aerospace parts. Their work directly supports national security objectives by facilitating timely access to high-reliability hardware and integrated systems essential to defense and aerospace operations. Korth’s portfolio emphasizes rigorous source selection processes under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical merit and industrial base resilience. Korth maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including prime manufacturers of aeronautical subsystems, electronic component suppliers, and specialized engineering firms. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the contracting approach favors established industry players with proven track records in military-grade manufacturing, alongside qualified small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance and quality standards. Engagement patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, past performance, and supply chain transparency. Korth’s procurement strategy reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 91.6% of awards issued under full and open competition without set-asides. Nevertheless, a deliberate 8.4% of acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology sectors. This approach balances mission needs with socioeconomic objectives, ensuring small firms can compete meaningfully in specialized technical markets without compromising acquisition integrity. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in avionics, guidance systems, and printed circuitry. Korth routinely procures mission-critical components for aircraft, missile systems, and space platforms, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, ITAR controls, and defense supply chain security protocols.