Daniel L Herring

Daniel L. Herring supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution mission by managing procurement activities critical to sustaining the global supply chain for Department of Defense operations. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on facility maintenance, industrial equipment servicing, and specialized logistics support contracts that ensure the readiness and integrity of military materiel storage and distribution infrastructure. He routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on service-based contracts that require technical oversight of repair, maintenance, and operational support for defense-grade warehousing systems. Herring maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Constructicon Corp, Souza Construction, Inc., Martinez Services, Inc., SDC TideWater JV, LLC, and Kingsley Builders, Inc., all of whom provide facility modernization, industrial maintenance, and logistics support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in military-grade construction and equipment servicing, indicating a focus on reliability, compliance, and long-term performance rather than transient vendor relationships. His procurement portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 38.3% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic alignment with DLA’s broader goals of workforce development and supply chain diversification. Herring’s primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811310) and Security Systems Services (561621), reflecting expertise in procuring technical services for defense logistics infrastructure. He also frequently acquires specialized services related to laminated plastics manufacturing and audio-video equipment, indicating a nuanced understanding of the technical demands of secure, environmentally controlled storage environments and surveillance systems integral to DLA Distribution’s mission.