Sheri Parker

Sheri Parker, as a Contracting Officer (CDR), plays a pivotal role in advancing mission-critical research and development initiatives within her organization. She oversees the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance management, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and technical excellence. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on high-value R&D efforts in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, where she interfaces with scientific institutions, private research firms, and specialized engineering contractors to deliver innovative solutions that support national priorities in science and technology. Parker cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in advanced laboratory systems, computational modeling, analytical instrumentation, and experimental design services. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing deep technical expertise in laboratory automation, data acquisition systems, and proprietary research methodologies. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, competitive bidding, and rigorous technical evaluation, fostering a procurement environment that prioritizes innovation and scientific integrity over cost alone. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This underscores her focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still ensuring compliance with all applicable small business policies. Her approach is not exclusionary but rooted in the belief that mission success in advanced R&D requires access to the broadest possible pool of technical capability. Parker’s primary NAICS focus is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where she procures specialized services including materials characterization, environmental testing, prototype development, and scientific data analysis. Her domain expertise spans laboratory instrumentation, engineering simulation tools, and experimental research infrastructure, making her a key liaison between scientific communities and federal acquisition systems.