Sherrie A Mendes

Sherrie A. Mendes serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies to support national security objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for scientific research, technical analysis, and operational support systems aimed at countering weapons of mass destruction. Her portfolio primarily includes high-stakes contracts for advanced threat detection, forensic analysis, and cyber-enabled defense capabilities, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Mendes works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into compliant, risk-managed solicitations that deliver cutting-edge solutions to safeguard national security. Mendes maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading technical contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in defense science, systems engineering, and cloud-based secure infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and seamless integration of innovative capabilities into existing defense architectures, fostering collaborative, mission-aligned vendor relationships. Mendes’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her acquisitions remain open to all qualified vendors under FAR Part 15 procedures. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring deep engagement in scientific R&D, threat modeling, and secure cloud computing environments. She consistently acquires advanced analytical tools, sensor systems, and cyber-physical integration platforms essential to HDTRA1’s mission of detecting, deterring, and neutralizing CBRNE threats.