Sherri Marquis

Sherri G. Marquis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical training systems that enhance naval aviation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for advanced simulation platforms, avionics infrastructure, and immersive training environments, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic modernization goals. Her acquisitions support the development and sustainment of tactical combat training systems, flight curriculum tools, and integrated test instrumentation, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aviation systems and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards. Marquis maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity simulation solutions and aviation training services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting, fostering partnerships that deliver scalable, interoperable training capabilities. She regularly engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and source selection panels to ensure solutions meet evolving operational requirements. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Marquis consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 72.2% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and leverage innovative capabilities from niche providers. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), reflecting her expertise in procuring custom avionics, sensor systems, and training-specific electronic components. She specializes in acquisitions involving real-time data integration, mission rehearsal systems, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, demonstrating a nuanced command of defense electronics and training system interoperability.