Maj CherylFarrer

Maj Cheryl Farrer serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of guided missile system components, satellite communications infrastructure, and command, control, and communications (C3) modernization efforts essential to national defense readiness. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific directives. Her work directly supports the operational continuity of global positioning systems and space vehicle platforms, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aerospace systems and complex logistics support contracts. Maj Farrer maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering, electronic warfare systems, and space domain sustainment. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with Tier 1 defense primes and mid-tier niche suppliers capable of delivering classified and unclassified hardware, software, and technical services under strict security protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and mission alignment. Maj Farrer’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet urgent operational requirements, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic programs. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions remain compliant with all statutory small business participation goals through subcontracting plans and prime contractor obligations. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS categories related to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, defense electronics, and satellite communications services. She routinely procures mission-critical systems including RF components, secure data links, ground station equipment, and embedded software for space and missile platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense acquisition for high-reliability, long-life-cycle aerospace systems.