Cheryl L. Hinton

Cheryl L. Hinton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. She routinely handles complex procurements for advanced electronic components and systems, emphasizing technical precision, competitive bidding, and timely contract execution to support national infrastructure and defense-related initiatives. Her acquisitions are characterized by a strong focus on engineering-grade components and precision manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Cheryl consistently engages with a diverse pool of suppliers specializing in electronic manufacturing, including firms capable of producing bare printed circuit boards, electronic connectors, capacitors, resistors, and other passive and active components. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven quality control systems, ISO certifications, and experience in high-reliability environments. She maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, fostering competition while ensuring supply chain resilience and technical compliance. Cheryl’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating approximately 10% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate, albeit selective, commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small businesses that demonstrate technical capability and operational readiness over mere certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies within the electronic components manufacturing sector, with dominant NAICS codes including 334416 (capacitors, resistors, and inductors), 334419 (other electronic components), and 334417 (connectors). She also routinely procures bare printed circuit boards (334412) and electronic computer systems (334111), indicating expertise in hardware-level electronics manufacturing. Her technical domain spans circuit design, surface-mount technology, and high-density interconnect fabrication, making her a key liaison between engineering requirements and industrial production capabilities.