Sheryl D. Mathews

Sheryl D. Mathews serves as a Contract Specialist at the W39L USA Readiness Center under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of critical professional, technical, and administrative services essential to sustaining military readiness. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of contract actions supporting training infrastructure, facility sustainment, and operational planning, with a focus on securing expert consulting, engineering, and logistical support services. She plays a pivotal role in executing full and open competitions while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific readiness objectives. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with modernizing command and control systems and enhancing force preparedness through efficient service delivery. Mathews maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a primary contractor for electrical and infrastructure-related services, and engages with a broad base of vendors across multiple sectors. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable partnerships that support mission continuity. While she manages a mix of large and small business contractors, her procurement patterns reflect a balanced emphasis on both established providers and qualified small businesses. Her set-aside preferences show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued as no set-aside, yet she actively promotes small business participation through targeted solicitations. Approximately 14.3% of her awards are designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic inclusion without compromising mission needs. Mathews’ primary NAICS focus areas include Office Administrative Services (561110), Electrical Contractors (238210), Advertising Agencies (541810), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Hotels and Motels (721110), reflecting a broad spectrum of support services required to sustain readiness operations. Her expertise spans administrative logistics, facility maintenance, training support, and infrastructure contracting, enabling seamless integration of commercial services into military readiness frameworks.