Cheri L. Redding

Cheri L. Redding serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a focus on research and development, systems engineering, and administrative support services. Her work ensures the acquisition of high-integrity capabilities essential to cybersecurity, physical science innovation, and engineering systems integrity, aligning closely with DHS’s broader objective of safeguarding critical infrastructure through agile and compliant procurement practices. Redding maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in engineering services, management consulting, and applied research. She works extensively with firms possessing deep technical expertise in physical and engineering sciences, including those delivering systems analysis, test and evaluation, and technical advisory services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure deliverables meet stringent federal standards for quality and compliance. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains committed to fair and transparent competition that ensures the best value for the government through rigorous source selection criteria. Redding’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 and 541715 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, 541330 for engineering services, 541611 for management consulting, and 561990 for specialized support services. She routinely procures advanced technical solutions such as modeling and simulation tools, cybersecurity architecture assessments, and systems integration services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in mission-enabling science and engineering capabilities.