Sheri Walsh

Sheri Walsh serves as a Contract Officer for the 6982AF Central Federal Lands Division under the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national parks, forests, and Native American territories. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—for highway, bridge, and civil engineering works essential to public safety and sustainable access in remote regions. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission of durable, resilient infrastructure development. Walsh maintains long-standing relationships with key contractors including MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC., S.T. RHODES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and SEB ENGINEERING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, pre-qualified firms with demonstrated expertise in federal lands construction and engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and consistent contractor accountability to meet stringent safety and environmental standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the complexity and scale of projects requiring specialized capabilities. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 11.8% of awards, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission effectiveness and socioeconomic goals. Walsh’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), which constitutes 60% of her portfolio, supplemented by engineering services (541330) and environmental consulting (541620). She also procures specialized industrial equipment and land preparation services, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of federal lands infrastructure. Her expertise spans civil construction, geotechnical engineering, and environmental compliance, positioning her as a technical and regulatory authority in federal transportation procurement.