Cheryl S Rice

Cheryl S. Rice serves as a Contract Specialist, Contractor, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role supports the agency’s mission to deliver mission-critical goods and services through compliant, efficient, and transparent procurement practices. She specializes in complex, non-personal services contracts involving industrial maintenance, construction, and specialized manufacturing, ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency operational needs. Her acquisitions typically involve multi-year, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous source selection and post-award oversight. Cheryl works with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, niche manufacturers, and regional contractors specializing in industrial repair, building construction, and equipment distribution. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated technical capability in niche markets such as commercial machinery maintenance and rubber product manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and reliability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic programs, Cheryl prioritizes small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. An additional 16.7% are designated as local area set-asides under FAR 26.2, reflecting a deliberate strategy to stimulate regional economic development. Her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a proactive commitment to expanding market access for disadvantaged and community-based contractors, aligning with broader federal goals for inclusive procurement. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 (industrial machinery repair), 236220 (commercial building construction), 423810 (construction equipment wholesale), 326299 (rubber product manufacturing), and 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing). She routinely procures specialized industrial components, maintenance services, and facility upgrades, requiring deep technical understanding of equipment specifications, material standards, and installation protocols. Her expertise lies in bridging operational needs with precise technical requirements, ensuring acquired solutions meet mission-critical performance benchmarks.