Meghan A. Cherry

Meghan A. Cherry serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio is centered on professional services, particularly in administrative and general management consulting, where she facilitates the acquisition of strategic advisory services to enhance operational efficiency and organizational performance. She works closely with program stakeholders to define scope, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contract terms that deliver value and mitigate risk. Meghan cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad range of vendors specializing in management consulting and public sector advisory services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal process improvement, organizational development, and performance management. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, transparent evaluation criteria, and performance-based outcomes, fostering a marketplace of qualified service providers capable of delivering high-quality, results-driven consulting solutions. Meghan’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable and cost-effective offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still adhering to all applicable small business goals and reporting requirements. Her approach prioritizes merit-based selection and technical superiority over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that mission-critical consulting services are awarded based on demonstrated capability and past performance. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—where she specializes in acquiring strategic planning, process optimization, change management, and organizational design services. She routinely procures solutions that support workforce development, policy implementation, and institutional efficiency across federal operations, demonstrating deep familiarity with the nuances of public sector consulting delivery and performance measurement.