Sherrilyn Rice

Sherrilyn Rice supports the procurement mission of the W6QM Micc-ft Gordon under the Department of the Army, facilitating acquisitions that advance military scientific, forensic, and training capabilities. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on securing high-precision analytical instruments, specialized training solutions, and cybersecurity infrastructure critical to intelligence and targeting operations. She manages a portfolio of complex contracts requiring technical compliance with federal laboratory standards and defense-specific training frameworks, ensuring acquisitions align with the agency’s strategic priorities in forensic science and operational readiness. Rice maintains consistent contracting relationships with MIDLANDS PRESSURE WASH SERVICES LLC, suggesting a focus on facility maintenance and operational support services essential to sustaining forensic and laboratory environments. Her vendor partnerships reflect a preference for reliable, mission-critical service providers with proven performance in defense-adjacent environments, indicating a pattern of repeat engagement with contractors who demonstrate technical competency and regulatory adherence over broad market competition. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 79% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a measured commitment to small business participation. Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 each account for over 6% of awards, while 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides are actively leveraged in targeted solicitations, reflecting a balanced adherence to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission fidelity. Rice’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating deep expertise in acquiring forensic-grade spectrometers, chromatography systems, and advanced training programs for intelligence analysts. She also supports related needs in computer systems design and educational support services, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to equipping the Army’s scientific and operational workforce with cutting-edge tools and capabilities.