Cherie M Daniels

Cherie M. Daniels serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for aerospace components, advanced electronic assemblies, and mission-critical engineering services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and cybersecurity standards. Her work directly supports the Navy’s strategic imperative to maintain technological superiority in airborne platforms and sensor networks through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Daniels maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace systems and integrated electronic warfare solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with Tier-1 defense contractors possessing specialized technical certifications and proven track records in classified environments, while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance, delivery timelines, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a preference for full and open bidding to ensure access to the broadest range of technical capabilities. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 28.6% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficacy and socioeconomic objectives. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 325998 for specialized chemical formulations used in avionics and propulsion systems, 336412 for aircraft engine components, and 334519 for precision measuring and control devices critical to sensor integration. She also frequently procures engineering services under 541330 to support system integration, lifecycle sustainment, and cybersecurity hardening of naval aviation platforms, reflecting deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense electronics procurement.