Cheryl Guiden Burns

Cheryl Guiden Burns serves as a key procurement lead within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, responsible for managing engineering and infrastructure support contracts critical to national security space operations. She oversees the acquisition of specialized technical services that sustain the operational integrity of launch and test sites at Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a focus on facility modernization, utilities resilience, and mission-critical technical support. Her portfolio centers on engineering services that ensure the reliability of physical infrastructure supporting space launch systems, security systems, and environmental controls. Burns plays a pivotal role in translating mission requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that align with Department of the Air Force strategic objectives for infrastructure resilience and long-term readiness. Her primary contractor relationships include MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT, TECH O. R., LLC, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC, reflecting a consistent reliance on niche vendors capable of delivering specialized site development, pest control, technical operations support, and tactical logistics services. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and deep domain expertise in high-security, mission-critical environments, indicating a preference for contractors with proven experience in aerospace and defense infrastructure contexts. Burns does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the facility’s need for rapid, high-assurance service delivery. Her procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring a deep specialization in professional engineering support for complex space infrastructure systems. She procures services including structural assessments, environmental compliance engineering, utilities system upgrades, and technical advisory support essential to maintaining the operational readiness of critical space launch facilities.