Cheryl Copeland

Cheryl Copeland serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on professional services within the surveying and mapping domain, where she navigates complex technical specifications to secure high-precision geospatial data collection, cartographic analysis, and aerial imaging services. Her work supports mission-enabling infrastructure and public land management initiatives through technically rigorous solicitations and performance-based contract structures. Cheryl cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in geospatial technology and field surveying services. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized certifications and technical expertise in LiDAR, GPS surveying, and GIS data integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition and vendor responsiveness to technical requirements, fostering a dynamic ecosystem of qualified small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering precise, compliant deliverables under tight operational timelines. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards directed to Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs in technical service sectors. The remaining half of her contracts are awarded under full and open competition, indicating a preference for merit-based selection when qualified WOSBs are not available or when market conditions favor broader competition. Cheryl’s technical expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 541370—Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services—where she specializes in procuring topographic surveys, boundary delineation, digital terrain modeling, and orthophotogrammetry. Her acquisitions require vendors with certified surveyors, FAA-compliant drone operators, and GIS analysts capable of meeting federal data standards such as NSDI and FGDC guidelines. She is deeply familiar with the technical nuances of geospatial deliverables and ensures contract language aligns with industry best practices for accuracy, interoperability, and long-term data sustainability.