Shari C. Trigg

Shari Trigg serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, research and development, and technical support contracts, often involving complex requirements in engineering, educational support, and organizational management. Trigg works closely with program stakeholders to translate mission needs into enforceable contract terms that mitigate risk and deliver value. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Trigg engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technical consultants, consistently prioritizing fair and open competition. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk-based oversight, and structured vendor engagement to ensure accountability and deliverables alignment. She maintains a collaborative working relationship with both prime contractors and subcontractors to foster performance excellence and contractual compliance. Trigg demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of her acquisitions issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on maximizing competition and value. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 15.4% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to create equitable access for small businesses without relying on more restrictive socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Professional Organizations, Educational Support Services, Industrial Process Instrument Manufacturing, Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences, and Administrative Management Consulting. These reflect a technical specialization in non-biotech R&D, educational infrastructure, and industrial control systems, positioning her as a subject-matter expert in procuring specialized technical services and precision instrumentation for mission-critical applications.