Sherry D Helmick

Sherry J. Helmick serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of federal acquisitions aligned with public infrastructure and essential services. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering competition, and promoting socioeconomic goals through strategic contracting. Her work primarily involves soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction, environmental services, and facility support, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition supplemented by targeted set-asides. Helmick’s acquisitions span the full lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract administration and closeout—ensuring accountability and value for taxpayer dollars. While specific contractor names are not available, Helmick maintains consistent engagement with a broad base of small businesses and service providers, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, transparent vendor relationships built on performance-based outcomes and regulatory compliance. She routinely works with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-year services requiring technical expertise and operational reliability, fostering a competitive environment that rewards quality and responsiveness. Helmick demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 81.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also routinely utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate alignment with national priorities to support veteran entrepreneurs. Her contracting approach prioritizes equitable access and intentional inclusion, ensuring that small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms have meaningful opportunities to compete for federal work. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 561730 (Landscaping Services). These categories reflect deep expertise in civil infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and facility maintenance. Helmick’s technical domain knowledge encompasses construction management, sustainable land use practices, and performance-based service contracting, making her a key steward of public assets and community services.