Sherrie A Mendes

Sherrie A. Mendes serves as a Contracting Specialist in Research & Development, where she plays a pivotal role in facilitating the acquisition of innovative scientific and technical solutions to support federal R&D missions. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for high-technology services and specialized manufacturing, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned procurement strategies. She specializes in non-commercial, performance-based acquisitions that require technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often involving early-stage research, prototyping, and advanced engineering services. Her work directly enables the advancement of national scientific priorities through strategic sourcing of cutting-edge capabilities. Mendes cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established firms in electronic manufacturing and professional services, as well as emerging technology providers with niche expertise. She engages with contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, emphasizing technical merit, past performance, and innovation potential. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing specialized capabilities in R&D support, systems integration, and advanced electronics development, fostering long-term partnerships built on regulatory compliance and performance accountability. Mendes maintains a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a strategic focus on technical excellence and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains fully compliant with all small business programs and actively considers qualified small businesses when they meet the technical requirements of the solicitation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where she acquires advanced research, data analysis, and engineering consulting. She also frequently procures electronic computer manufacturing services under NAICS 334111, indicating deep engagement with hardware development, embedded systems, and specialized instrumentation. Her domain expertise spans applied science, experimental technology development, and technical services supporting next-generation R&D initiatives.