Sherri Croak

Sherri Croak serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on support activities for air transportation, medical laboratory operations, hazardous waste management, and surgical instrument manufacturing. Croak is known for her methodical approach to solicitation design and her emphasis on fair and open competition while adhering to socioeconomic goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Croak maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with established industry providers and emerging small business contractors, fostering a competitive marketplace through clear evaluation criteria and consistent communication. She prioritizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables to ensure accountability and value. Croak demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses. While no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are dominant in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a foundational dedication to fostering economic inclusion and enhancing vendor diversity. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, and Medical Laboratories. These reflect expertise in procuring specialized technical services, environmental compliance solutions, and high-precision medical equipment—domains requiring nuanced understanding of regulatory standards and technical specifications.