Sherie D Hooper

Sherie D. Hooper serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace systems, with a primary focus on aviation components and advanced electronic systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound contract awards that support national security and aviation readiness. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing and maintenance contracts, particularly in aeronautical instrumentation and auxiliary equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance and supply chain integrity. Hooper maintains a broad network of industrial partners, primarily engaging manufacturers of aircraft subsystems and electronic components, as well as specialized repair and maintenance providers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with both large-tier defense suppliers and qualified small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance and certification standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical evaluation rigor, and long-term vendor reliability over price alone. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 11.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to market access while maintaining mission-critical requirements. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility within the general small business category. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, reflecting deep specialization in aviation systems. She also procures electronic components under 334419 and supports maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery under 811310. Her domain knowledge spans avionics, navigation systems, and mission-critical instrumentation, making her a vital link between operational needs and industrial capability in aerospace procurement.