Frederick D. Cherry

Frederick D. Cherry serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3010 81 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing military infrastructure and medical support systems. His responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of construction, environmental, and diagnostic equipment contracts that directly support Air Force readiness, with a focus on barracks modernization, utility systems, and medical facility upgrades. He handles complex, mission-critical procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and operational requirements for high-reliability environments. Cherry maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, TRIPOD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, and VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering integrated site development, plumbing and HVAC systems, and specialized construction services under stringent military specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet recurring infrastructure demands across Air Force installations. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly half of awards issued under no set-aside, while HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides collectively account for nearly half of all awards. This balanced approach supports both broad competition and targeted small business inclusion, aligning with DoD mandates to promote economic opportunity and veteran entrepreneurship in defense contracting. Cherry’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC systems), with notable activity in 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments) and 339114 (dental equipment). This reflects a dual emphasis on civil infrastructure and medical support systems, requiring deep familiarity with construction codes, environmental compliance, and medical-grade equipment standards essential to Air Force operational readiness.