Cherish Young

Cherish Young serves as a primary procurement contact, overseeing the acquisition of professional services and technical support to meet agency operational requirements. They are responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, ensuring that the acquisition of specialized consulting and support services aligns with the agency's mission objectives. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a significant utilization of small business programs. While a majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, there is a clear commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a notable percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed procurements. The primary industry focus is centered on professional and technical services. Procurement activity is most heavily concentrated in administrative management and general management consulting services, followed by educational support services. Additional technical domain expertise is evident in the procurement of professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as specialized support for outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers and professional organizations.