Sheri Burks

Sheri Burks serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that support infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her work centers on securing specialized systems and services essential to facility resilience, including electrical installation, communication infrastructure, and electronic equipment integration. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in fire safety modernization, secure communications, and facility sustainment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing defense readiness through timely and compliant sourcing. Burks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in electrical systems, electronic manufacturing, and site-specific construction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to defense-grade standards, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who demonstrate consistent performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Burks prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 64% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 11.8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracts. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring wired infrastructure, computing hardware, and secure communications equipment. She routinely sources mission-critical systems that support secure facility operations, emphasizing interoperability, durability, and compliance with military environmental and cybersecurity standards.