Sharmaine S. Fagan-Kerr

Sharmaine Fagan-Kerr serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of professional, scientific, and technical services. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR Part 19, and facilitates the execution of mission-critical contracts through transparent, competitive processes. Her acquisitions primarily support operational and analytical functions, with a strong emphasis on soliciting innovative solutions from small businesses and specialized service providers. She routinely handles requirements involving IT modernization, laboratory instrumentation, environmental services, and language support, ensuring alignment with agency objectives and regulatory mandates. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses offering niche technical expertise. She fosters collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering high-value, low-risk services across multiple domains, including custom software development, analytical instrumentation, and waste management solutions. Her approach prioritizes fair competition, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, encouraging both established contractors and emerging small businesses to participate meaningfully in federal procurement. Fagan-Kerr demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 48% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Total Small Business Set-Asides represent the largest share of her portfolio, followed by Women-Owned Small Business awards, reflecting a strategic emphasis on expanding economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs. She actively leverages statutory authorities to promote small business participation without compromising competition or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541990 (professional and technical services), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and 541511 (custom computer programming), indicating deep expertise in science and technology-driven acquisitions. She frequently procures specialized services such as translation and interpretation, solid waste collection, and bespoke software solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of technical requirements and market capabilities across both commercial and federal domains.