Sheryl D. Sanders

Sheryl D. Sanders serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission to deliver equitable access to federal nutrition assistance programs. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for support services critical to program operations, including data analytics, evaluation studies, and administrative modernization initiatives. Her work directly enables FNS to uphold program integrity and operational efficiency across SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Sanders consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in non-clinical support services, including consulting firms, research organizations, and independent contractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based contracts that emphasize measurable outcomes and programmatic impact. She cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal compliance standards. Sanders demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 75% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small business participation across the federal nutrition assistance ecosystem. Her contracting approach prioritizes inclusivity, aligning with FNS’s broader equity objectives by actively encouraging engagement from small, disadvantaged, and underserved vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), encompassing administrative, technical, and analytical support functions essential to program delivery and evaluation. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers), particularly for outreach materials, educational content development, and culturally tailored communication campaigns. This dual specialization underscores her expertise in blending operational support with public engagement services to advance FNS’s mission.