Cheryl Middleton

Cheryl Middleton serves as a CACI Support Contractor, providing critical acquisition and program support services to federal entities engaged in scientific and technical research. In this capacity, she facilitates the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation development and award execution—ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and mission objectives. Her role is instrumental in enabling timely and compliant access to specialized R&D capabilities, particularly in domains requiring advanced technical expertise and innovation-driven solutions. She typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions for engineering, physical sciences, and life sciences research initiatives, often involving multi-year, high-risk projects requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the available data, her procurement patterns suggest consistent collaboration with firms possessing deep technical capabilities in experimental research, data analytics, and systems engineering. She works with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large prime contractors and specialized small businesses, prioritizing technical competence and past performance over socioeconomic classifications. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on mission-critical deliverables and rigorous compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards. Middleton’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This indicates a procurement philosophy centered on technical merit and capability rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business policies. Her approach supports a competitive marketplace while ensuring the selection of the most qualified offerors based on technical superiority and value. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where she procures advanced analytical tools, laboratory systems, computational modeling services, and engineering prototypes. Her expertise spans defense, aerospace, and public sector R&D domains, supporting projects that demand high levels of scientific rigor and innovation.