Cheryl T Roberts

Cheryl T. Roberts serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facility maintenance, and specialized hardware procurement to ensure the functionality of aircraft support systems, hangars, and security environments. Roberts manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific policies. She routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical oversight and coordination with civil engineering and logistics teams to align procurement outcomes with installation resilience goals. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Roberts maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, highway infrastructure, painting and wall covering, and hardware manufacturing. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach between established prime contractors and agile small business partners, fostering collaboration through clear performance expectations and proactive contract management. She emphasizes transparency, timely communication, and performance-based outcomes to ensure contractor accountability across diverse project scopes. Roberts demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 55% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.1% reserved for HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, reflecting the Air Force’s mandate to promote economic opportunity and enhance competition. She actively leverages set-aside authorities to expand the pool of qualified vendors while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (commercial/institutional building construction), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 238320 (painting and wall covering), and 332510 (hardware manufacturing). This technical specialization enables her to oversee projects requiring precise adherence to military construction standards, corrosion control protocols, and DoD-mandated material specifications, positioning her as a key enabler of Air Force infrastructure modernization.