Marlene Sheridan

Marlene Sheridan serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential goods and services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily involves complex procurements in defense-related manufacturing and information services, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, source selection criteria, and contract type determination, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments. While specific contractor names are not available, Sheridan consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach—fostering collaboration with established industry players while actively encouraging participation from emerging and socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. She maintains a structured, compliant procurement process that emphasizes fairness, competition, and accountability throughout vendor engagement. Sheridan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses without relying on other socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for broad-based small business inclusion, aligning with agency goals to promote economic opportunity and workforce development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating specialized expertise in defense hardware and software solutions. She regularly manages acquisitions for military-grade equipment, ammunition components, and mission-critical software systems, requiring technical understanding of defense standards, cybersecurity protocols, and supply chain integrity. Her domain knowledge ensures that procurements meet operational readiness requirements while adhering to stringent federal compliance frameworks.