Sheri DeCoste

Sheri DeCoste 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 federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while aligning acquisitions with mission-critical needs. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of services and goods, primarily in technical, educational, and healthcare support sectors, with a focus on achieving efficient, transparent, and legally sound outcomes that support operational readiness and service delivery. Sheri cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and specialized service providers across multiple industries. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering niche technical solutions, educational programming, and medical supply chain services. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and value-driven outcomes. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition and leveraging market-wide capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with mission-driven procurement objectives. Sheri’s primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (Other Personal Services), 516210 (Media Streaming and Social Networks), 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), and 611310 and 611519 (Colleges and Technical Schools). She routinely procures educational services, digital content delivery platforms, medical devices, and workforce training solutions, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, compliance requirements, and performance standards in these domains. Her expertise spans both service-based and product-based acquisitions, with a particular aptitude for evaluating complex technical proposals and ensuring vendor alignment with federal operational needs.