Cheri Taylor

Cheri Taylor serves as a key procurement lead within the Ord Simplified Acquisition Branch (SAB) of the Environmental Protection Agency, overseeing the acquisition of high-precision analytical instrumentation, laboratory services, and technical support critical to environmental data integrity. Her work ensures the agency’s ability to monitor air, water, and soil quality through reliable, calibrated equipment and expert analytical services. She manages simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, focusing on rapid deployment of mission-critical tools while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement standards and technical specifications for environmental testing. Taylor maintains consistent relationships with specialized vendors including Thermo Electron North America LLC, Government Scientific Source Inc., and Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC, who provide advanced mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and precision calibration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical suppliers with proven expertise in environmental instrumentation, maintenance, and analytical chemistry support. These partnerships are typically structured as indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or blanket purchase agreements to ensure continuity of service and rapid response to field deployment needs. Her procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 99.1% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and services required. While small business participation is minimal, it is strategically directed toward firms capable of meeting stringent technical and quality assurance benchmarks, particularly in instrument repair and laboratory support. Taylor’s primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (precision equipment repair), 334516 (analytical instrument manufacturing), and 811210 (electronic calibration services), underscoring her deep technical domain expertise in environmental monitoring systems. She consistently procures high-end spectrometers, field-deployable analyzers, and certified reference materials, ensuring EPA laboratories maintain compliance with EPA methods and ISO standards for data accuracy and reproducibility.