TSgt Frederick Cherry

Frederick Cherry supports the W7M2 Uspfo Activity Flang 125 in executing mission-critical procurement activities under the Department of the Army, ensuring the sustainment and modernization of military training installations and operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility construction, equipment leasing, and institutional support services, aligning with the agency’s mandate to maintain secure, functional combat training environments. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 19, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling resources. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Cherry’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with small business vendors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, machinery leasing, and specialized equipment manufacturing. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships characterized by performance-based contracting, clear deliverables, and strict adherence to technical specifications for military-grade installations and equipment. His working relationships prioritize reliability, compliance, and responsiveness to dynamic operational needs. Cherry demonstrates an exceptional commitment to small business participation, with 84.6% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting strategy prioritizes broad-based socioeconomic inclusion, consistently directing opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities. This reflects a deliberate institutional focus on expanding economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized vendors capable of meeting urgent readiness requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, supporting facility upgrades and new construction at training sites. He also regularly procures equipment under NAICS 532490 for industrial machinery leasing and NAICS 334290 and 336413 for communications and aircraft support systems. This technical domain expertise underscores his ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions critical to sustaining modern military readiness.