Christina Herbig

Christina Herbig serves as the primary contracting professional for the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (W912CH), responsible for executing strategic acquisitions of ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for armored vehicle components, small arms, ordnance systems, and specialized power transmission parts, ensuring alignment with the Army’s mission to enhance soldier lethality, survivability, and battlefield mobility. Her portfolio emphasizes rapid prototyping and fielding of technologically advanced systems, requiring deep technical acumen in military hardware integration and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Herbig maintains sustained partnerships with key defense industrial base contractors including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. These relationships reflect a balanced mix of large prime contractors with specialized manufacturing capabilities and niche suppliers capable of delivering high-precision components for armored platforms and ordnance systems. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based requirements, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in military-grade materials and ruggedized engineering. A strong advocate for small business participation, Herbig consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 73% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a clear preference for inclusive sourcing that expands access to qualified small manufacturers capable of supporting complex military hardware production. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts), and 335311 (Power Transformer Manufacturing), underscoring her technical expertise in ordnance systems, armored vehicle subsystems, and mission-critical electrical components. She routinely procures precision-engineered parts for transmission systems, saw blades, and specialized power distribution equipment essential to modernized tactical platforms.