Cheryl M. Todd

Cheryl M. Todd serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical software, communications infrastructure, and information technology systems essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Her portfolio encompasses secure, scalable platforms supporting command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operational environments. Todd manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and acquisition regulations. She specializes in high-stakes IT and engineering services contracts that directly enable tactical communications and data interoperability for forward-deployed units. Todd maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a mix of large-capability vendors and specialized service providers. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term partnerships to ensure continuity in mission-critical system upgrades and infrastructure support. She frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in secure wireless networks, software integration, and facilities support services tailored to military operational needs. While the majority of her acquisitions (78.6%) are conducted as full and open competitions, Todd demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 14.3% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 7.1% through 8(a) competed set-asides. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes mission effectiveness while actively fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in defense-related sectors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Office Administrative Services (561110), Professional and Scientific Technical Services (541990), and Facilities Support Services (561210), underscoring her expertise in procuring integrated support functions for IT operations, training, and mission-enabling infrastructure. She routinely manages contracts for software development, systems integration, and professional training services critical to sustaining Army digital transformation initiatives.