Bran M Sherman

LCDR Bran M. Sherman serves as a contracting officer specializing in naval shipbuilding and repair acquisitions, playing a critical role in advancing the Navy’s maritime readiness through strategic procurement of complex vessel systems. With authority to manage full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation to closeout—Sherman ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with operational requirements for surface and submarine platforms. His portfolio centers on the design, construction, modernization, and maintenance of naval vessels, requiring deep technical understanding of shipyard capabilities, marine engineering standards, and defense industrial base dynamics. Sherman’s contractor relationships are primarily with prime shipbuilders and marine systems integrators capable of delivering high-complexity, government-furnished equipment-enabled platforms. He works closely with a select group of qualified industrial partners possessing facility clearances, naval certification, and experience in Navy-specific construction protocols. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and rigorous oversight to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency across multi-year programs. Sherman’s procurement activity reflects a uniform preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on maximizing industrial capacity and technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with the unique scale and specialization required in naval shipbuilding. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, all contractors must meet stringent qualification thresholds tied to national security and shipyard infrastructure requirements. His exclusive NAICS focus on 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) underscores deep expertise in naval architecture, propulsion systems, combat integration, and dry-dock maintenance. Sherman procures everything from new construction of surface combatants to mid-life overhauls and hull structural repairs, requiring intimate knowledge of Navy Technical Specifications, MIL-SPEC standards, and shipyard production methodologies.