Cheryl A. Coxen

Cheryl A. Coxen serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across scientific, technical, and professional services domains. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. She typically handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on research and development, management consulting, and environmental services. Her work supports the agency’s broader mission by securing high-quality, technically sound solutions from qualified vendors, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic goals. Coxen engages with a diverse range of contractors, including specialized R&D firms, management consultants, hazardous waste service providers, and analytical instrument manufacturers. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently fosters partnerships with firms possessing niche technical capabilities and proven performance histories. Her contracting approach emphasizes full and open competition, with a preference for vendors that demonstrate technical expertise, past performance, and regulatory compliance. She maintains transparent, performance-driven relationships with contractors, ensuring accountability and mission alignment throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Coxen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical requirements. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on fostering a competitive, inclusive marketplace aligned with federal socioeconomic objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 for scientific R&D and 541611 for management consulting, reflecting deep expertise in technical services supporting innovation and organizational efficiency. She also regularly procures hazardous waste treatment (562211), analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516), and professional organization services (813920), indicating a broad technical footprint across environmental, engineering, and administrative domains. Her work requires a nuanced understanding of scientific protocols, regulatory compliance, and service delivery standards in highly specialized sectors.