Cheryl J. Hawkins-Prebula

Cheryl J. Hawkins-Prebula serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical goods and services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements in aerospace, information technology, and industrial systems, with a focus on technical solutions requiring specialized engineering and systems integration expertise. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses capable of delivering high-precision components and IT infrastructure. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with quality assurance standards, often leveraging best-value tradeoff evaluations to select offerors aligned with mission requirements. Cheryl exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 86.4% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on maximizing competition and value. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 13.6% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary industry focus lies in aerospace components and industrial instrumentation, with significant activity in NAICS 336413 for aircraft parts and 334513 for process control instrumentation. She also frequently procures computing infrastructure and systems design services under NAICS 518210 and 541512, indicating deep expertise in IT modernization, data center services, and embedded systems integration. Her technical acumen spans both hardware manufacturing and service-based IT solutions, positioning her as a specialist in mission-enabling technologies for complex operational environments.