Sherry Gerardi

Sherry Gerardi serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority through agile, high-integrity procurement practices aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and Air Force-specific guidance. Gerardi maintains strong, long-term relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their specialized expertise in technical consulting, research-driven solutions, and advanced analytics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous statement of work development and clear deliverable metrics. She frequently engages with academic and industry partners capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions to complex defense challenges, fostering collaborative partnerships that bridge cutting-edge research with operational needs. Her procurement patterns reflect a firm commitment to open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides under 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic focus on sourcing the most qualified technical talent regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences. Gerardi’s primary procurement focus centers on professional services related to systems engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise IT modernization. She routinely awards contracts under NAICS codes associated with management consulting, scientific R&D, and information technology services, ensuring the Air Force receives mission-critical support from highly specialized technical vendors with proven capabilities in defense environments.