Sheri Burks

Sheri Burks serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility modernization, electronic systems integration, and security infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in fire safety modernization, communication network resilience, and facility systems upgrades, requiring precise application of FAR and DFARS compliance in complex, high-stakes contracting environments. 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 span technical consulting, electrical systems installation, site development, and security services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-compatible infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.5% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While nearly half of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a balanced strategy that promotes competition while advancing equitable access for qualified small businesses. Burks specializes in procurements aligned with NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 488190 (Air Transportation Support), and 561621 (Security Systems Services). Her technical domain expertise centers on integrated facility systems, including fire suppression controls, secure communications infrastructure, and mission-critical IT support services, making her a key liaison between engineering requirements and acquisition execution in the defense built environment.