Sharilyn Cook

Sharilyn Cook supports critical procurement functions within the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Technology under the Department of the Treasury, focusing on modernizing federal tax administration systems through technology-driven acquisitions. She manages contracts aligned with the IRS’s digital transformation priorities, including custom software development, cloud infrastructure enablement, and integrated tax computation platforms. Her work ensures that technical solutions enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and taxpayer service delivery, directly supporting the agency’s mission to automate and secure core tax processing workflows. She typically handles complex IT services and communications equipment procurements requiring stringent compliance with federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Cook engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in custom computer programming and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach between large-scale system integrators and agile technology providers, fostering partnerships that deliver scalable, secure, and mission-critical solutions. She maintains a consistent focus on performance-based contracting, leveraging statement of work frameworks to ensure deliverables align with IRS modernization goals and technical specifications. Cook demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of her acquisitions set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses, indicating active support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the federal technology space. The remaining majority of awards are competed without set-aside, reflecting a strategic balance between promoting small business participation and ensuring broad competition for high-complexity requirements. This pattern underscores her alignment with Treasury-wide goals to expand equitable access to federal contracts while maintaining technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in software development for tax systems and secure wireless infrastructure. She routinely acquires specialized tools for data transmission, real-time tax processing, and cloud-native applications, requiring deep technical knowledge in federal IT architecture, cybersecurity protocols, and interoperability standards.