Benjamin Sherrill

Benjamin Sherrill serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle management of naval aviation systems through the acquisition of specialized professional and technical services. He plays a critical role in advancing NAVAIR’s mission to modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets by securing expert support in systems engineering, test and evaluation, logistics integration, and sustainment analysis. His acquisitions are primarily focused on high-complexity, mission-critical services that enable the development, testing, and operational readiness of advanced avionics, weapons systems, and unmanned aerial platforms. Sherrill operates within a framework that prioritizes technical excellence and operational reliability, ensuring contractor performance aligns with naval aviation readiness standards. Sherrill maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense aerospace primes including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations capable of delivering integrated solutions for aircraft modernization and mission systems sustainment. He also engages with specialized service providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., to support training infrastructure and operational readiness initiatives. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven track records in naval aviation systems, emphasizing technical capability, security clearance readiness, and systems integration expertise. Sherrill’s contracting portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic targeting, aligning with NAVAIR’s mission-critical need for immediate, high-fidelity capabilities. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his awards, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, flight test support, and aviation logistics sustainment. He procures services that underpin the development and maintenance of next-generation naval air systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aviation technology lifecycle management and defense systems integration.