Cheryl A. Middleton -Nagowski

Cheryl A. Middleton-Nagowski serves as a CACI Support Contractor providing expert contracting support to federal agencies engaged in scientific and technical research initiatives. In this capacity, she facilitates the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, from requirement development and market research to solicitation drafting and contract award administration. Her role is critical in ensuring that complex R&D procurements align with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives, particularly in high-technology domains requiring specialized technical oversight. She routinely handles performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts for advanced engineering and scientific services, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Middleton-Nagowski works with a broad spectrum of prime contractors and subcontractors capable of delivering high-caliber research and development services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced technical firms with demonstrated capability in physical, engineering, and life sciences disciplines. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise, ensuring that contract vehicles are structured to attract qualified, capable performers capable of meeting rigorous scientific and technical deliverables. Middleton-Nagowski’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a focus on open competition to ensure the broadest possible access to top-tier technical talent. This approach prioritizes technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, consistent with the mission-critical nature of the research being procured. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, she ensures fair and open competition that allows all eligible entities, including small businesses, to compete on an equal footing. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. She routinely acquires services related to advanced modeling and simulation, systems engineering, laboratory research, data analytics, and prototype development. Her technical expertise lies in supporting federal missions requiring innovation in aerospace, defense, environmental science, and advanced materials, ensuring contracts are structured to drive scientific advancement and operational readiness.