Sheri T Beard

Sheri T. Beard serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical technical systems and equipment. Her acquisitions typically involve high-technology hardware and specialized instrumentation, with a focus on aerospace, communications, and electronic systems procurement. She works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into enforceable contract requirements that balance performance, cost, and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of radio and television broadcasting equipment, aircraft components, and advanced navigation systems. She cultivates partnerships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competition and innovation through transparent solicitation practices. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition while maintaining rigorous oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical specifications and delivery timelines. Sheri demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 84.4% of her awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 15.6% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance underscores her commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses, though she does not appear to prioritize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 336413 (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), indicating deep expertise in defense-adjacent and aerospace telecommunications technologies. She routinely procures precision electronic components, avionics systems, and mission-critical instrumentation, requiring technical fluency in RF engineering, signal processing, and aerospace manufacturing standards.