Nadia Shaherzad

Nadia Shaherzad serves as a Senior Subcontracts Administrator, responsible for overseeing the negotiation, administration, and compliance of subcontracts under prime federal contracts. In this critical role, she ensures subcontractor performance aligns with prime contract obligations, regulatory requirements, and federal acquisition regulations (FAR). Her work supports the agency’s broader mission to deliver high-quality research and development services by maintaining rigorous oversight of tiered supplier networks. She typically handles complex, technical subcontracts within the physical, engineering, and life sciences domains, managing everything from flow-down clauses to subcontractor certifications and performance evaluations. Nadia collaborates closely with prime contractors across the R&D ecosystem to establish and monitor subcontracting plans that meet statutory and strategic objectives. While no specific prime contractors are identified, her partnerships consistently involve firms with deep technical expertise in scientific research, engineering analysis, and laboratory services. She fosters transparent, performance-driven relationships with subcontractors, emphasizing accountability, compliance, and timely deliverables. Her approach prioritizes risk mitigation and contractual clarity, ensuring seamless integration of subcontracted work into larger program outcomes. Nadia’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her subcontracting activity directed toward open competition. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains attentive to small business participation when it aligns with project requirements. Her approach underscores efficiency and expertise-driven selection, consistent with the technical nature of her portfolio. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she procures specialized services such as experimental design, data modeling, prototype development, and analytical testing. She works extensively with subcontractors offering advanced laboratory capabilities, engineering simulation tools, and scientific instrumentation support, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains spanning physics, materials science, and applied life sciences.