Cheryl Dunn

Cheryl Dunn serves as the primary contracting lead for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting systems. Her portfolio centers on integrating advanced technology solutions to enhance command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and operational readiness platforms. She manages end-to-end procurement cycles for complex systems engineering services, cyber-enabled decision support tools, and specialized electronic components critical to naval operations. Dunn’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s focus on next-generation sensor networks, secure communications, and armored vehicle modernization, ensuring that procurement decisions directly enable warfighter capability gaps. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technical providers with proven expertise in defense-grade systems integration, rapid prototyping, and mission-specific software development. Dunn’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and agile delivery models, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of supporting evolving operational requirements in high-threat environments. Dunn’s procurement activity is entirely unreserved, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and schedule urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid deployment of mission-critical capabilities. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, the technical specificity of her contracts often naturally engages qualified small firms with niche domain expertise. Her primary procurement focus spans five NAICS categories, each representing 20% of her portfolio: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Other Electronic Component Manufacturing; Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing; Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; and Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. This diverse yet highly specialized mix underscores her work in procuring both advanced defense electronics and tailored support systems, including ruggedized communications hardware, tactical wearable tech, and mission-specific instrumentation.