Cherri Duval

Cherri Duval serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the educational and operational readiness missions of Air University. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on technical, educational, and facility modernization initiatives, including immersive simulation systems, command and control audiovisual infrastructure, and mission-critical IT services. Her acquisitions support the development of next-generation training environments and institutional capacity, ensuring alignment with Air Force doctrine and workforce readiness objectives. Duval specializes in complex, performance-based contracts that integrate hardware, software, and professional services to meet evolving instructional and operational needs. While specific contractor relationships are not currently enumerated in the data, Duval’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-integrity research, educational technology, and computing infrastructure solutions. She works with a mix of large primes and specialized service providers experienced in defense education environments, fostering partnerships grounded in technical excellence, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and delivery of mission-critical outcomes under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Duval’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and value through broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation of all offerors based on merit, past performance, and technical proficiency. Her primary NAICS focus includes Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720) and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), underscoring her expertise in academic and behavioral science-driven procurement. She also frequently procures computing infrastructure services (518210) and management consulting (541618), demonstrating deep domain knowledge in educational technology, curriculum design support, and digital learning platforms essential to Air University’s mission.