Sherry Trowbridge

Sherry Trowbridge serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (HQ0276), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to support the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities for high-priority research, engineering, and manufacturing contracts critical to national missile defense capabilities. She specializes in securing advanced technological solutions—including interceptors, sensor architectures, and command-and-control systems—through competitive and non-competitive contracting mechanisms aligned with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. Trowbridge ensures compliance with statutory requirements while facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to defend against ballistic and hypersonic threats. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Trowbridge maintains strategic partnerships with defense prime contractors and specialized engineering firms experienced in guided missile systems, sensor integration, and systems engineering. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving threat landscapes. She frequently engages with firms possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace defense systems and advanced R&D, ensuring alignment with the MDA’s operational and technological objectives. Trowbridge demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 18.2% of her awards directed toward Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand participation from underrepresented sectors. The majority of her acquisitions—81.8%—are unrestricted, indicating a primary focus on technical merit and mission necessity over set-aside preferences, though she actively encourages small business involvement where capabilities align. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541715 and 541712, reflecting heavy reliance on physical and engineering research and development services, alongside NAICS 336414 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. She routinely procures advanced systems engineering, prototype development, flight testing, and hardware integration services, underscoring her technical expertise in missile defense architecture and systems acquisition.