Rachel Sherman

Rachel Sherman supports the 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in executing enterprise-level procurement of specialized technical services aligned with mission readiness. Her work centers on acquiring audio and video equipment systems essential to command and control, cybersecurity communications, and installation infrastructure resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and federal contracting regulations. Her portfolio primarily involves complex, high-precision hardware and integrated systems that enhance situational awareness and operational communication across global Air Force installations. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Sherman’s procurement pattern reflects a consistent engagement with certified small businesses, particularly those specializing in defense-grade audiovisual and communication technologies. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, secure, and interoperable equipment compliant with DoD technical standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain integrity, encouraging innovation through responsive vendor engagement and early industry outreach. Sherman’s acquisition strategy is fully aligned with a 100% small business set-aside mandate under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All awards are reserved exclusively for small businesses, creating equitable access for firms certified under 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs. This structured preference ensures broad participation from niche suppliers with specialized capabilities in defense electronics, reinforcing the Air Force’s resilience through diversified vendor ecosystems. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 334310, encompassing the procurement of mission-critical audio and video equipment, including secure video conferencing systems, tactical display units, encrypted communication terminals, and integrated multimedia platforms. She possesses deep domain expertise in military-grade signal transmission, encryption standards, and hardware interoperability, ensuring all procured systems meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and performance requirements.