Shanjaril Black

Shanjaril Black serves as a key procurement lead within the NASA Shared Services Center, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain advanced scientific operations through strategic acquisition of specialized support services. Responsible for managing contracting actions aligned with NASA’s enterprise infrastructure needs, Black oversees the acquisition of educational support services and translation/interpretation solutions critical to mission readiness and workforce development. Their work ensures that technical and operational requirements across NASA’s research and exploration programs are met through compliant, efficient, and mission-focused contracting practices. Black maintains consistent contracting relationships with NEXTROW INC and PENN OAK SERVICES LLC, both of which provide high-value educational support and linguistic services tailored to NASA’s complex technical environment. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with vendors capable of delivering specialized, mission-critical support—ranging from curriculum development and training program management to multilingual documentation and technical communication services. The relationships are characterized by repeat award activity and a focus on vendor reliability, responsiveness, and domain-specific expertise. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Black’s contracting approach, with 75% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational and language services within the federal aerospace sector. The consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic diversity and equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. The primary NAICS focus is 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating a heavy emphasis on academic training, workforce development, and instructional support systems. The secondary focus on 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) highlights expertise in managing technical documentation, multilingual training materials, and cross-cultural communication support essential for NASA’s global scientific collaborations. Black’s procurement portfolio is deeply aligned with mission-enabling services that enhance NASA’s human capital and operational readiness.