Sherry Rowlett

Sherry Rowlett serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, communications infrastructure, and specialized technical equipment, with a strong emphasis on leveraging market research and small business capabilities to achieve optimal outcomes. Rowlett’s work supports the execution of complex procurements requiring technical precision, regulatory adherence, and transparent competition. Rowlett maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and prime integrators specializing in IT services and technical manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in software development, data systems integration, and niche manufacturing sectors. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition, clear performance metrics, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure accountability and value delivery. A defining feature of Rowlett’s procurement strategy is her balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster small business growth and ensure equitable access to federal opportunities, without compromising competition or mission needs. Her pattern demonstrates consistent alignment with federal small business policy objectives, particularly in supporting general small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 519190 (Other Information Services), and 541512/541519 (Computer Systems Design and Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in digital infrastructure, cloud-enabled solutions, and emerging technology platforms. She also regularly procures specialized equipment under 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating technical proficiency in niche industrial and scientific instrumentation. Rowlett’s work bridges commercial innovation with public sector requirements, ensuring acquisitions meet both operational and regulatory standards.