Shelley C. Hartman

Shelley C. Hartman serves as an Analyst with the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) under the W6QK Acc-apg Director, Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing mission-critical procurement strategies for scientific and technical services. Her responsibilities include supporting the planning, solicitation, and evaluation of contracts that sustain laboratory instrumentation, precision calibration systems, and industrial maintenance operations essential to Army research and field readiness. Hartman ensures acquisitions align with agency priorities in analytical capability preservation, preventive maintenance, and technical consulting, acting as a key liaison between program managers and vendor communities to streamline compliant, high-integrity procurement outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hartman consistently engages with a broad network of qualified small businesses specializing in scientific consulting, instrumentation calibration, and technical support services. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive outreach, early vendor engagement, and transparent communication to foster a competitive, responsive marketplace. She collaborates closely with small business advocates and program offices to ensure vendors understand technical requirements and compliance obligations, reinforcing a culture of trust and accountability in contract execution. Hartman’s procurement portfolio is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of her acquisitions designated for small business participation. This unwavering commitment reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance, ensuring that small businesses are not only included but empowered to deliver high-value technical solutions. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541690—Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services—encompassing analytical instrumentation support, laboratory maintenance, calibration services, and specialized technical advisory work. Hartman’s expertise centers on procuring services that sustain the Army’s scientific infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of measurement systems used in defense applications, environmental monitoring, and materials analysis. Her domain knowledge bridges technical requirements with acquisition compliance, making her a critical enabler of operational readiness through expertly managed consulting contracts.