Don Herschberger

Donald L. Hershcberger serves as a Contract Specialist for Navfacsyscom Southeast, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the Department of the Navy’s infrastructure mission across the Southeastern U.S. and overseas operational areas. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex construction and facilities support acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. His work directly supports naval readiness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical facilities, including commercial and institutional buildings, site development, and base operations services. Hershcberger specializes in fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, with a focus on integrated project delivery models and performance-based service agreements. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with leading federal contractors including BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC, WALSH FEDERAL LLC, and SAUER CONSTRUCTION, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven track records in military construction and facilities maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and rigorous compliance with construction and safety standards, fostering reliable, long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and quality assurance. Hershcberger’s procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 35% of his awards designated for small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, he consistently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and actively competes 8(a) opportunities, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand access for disadvantaged small businesses without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in facilities support services (561210), janitorial services (561720), and site preparation (238910). He specializes in procuring integrated construction packages that combine structural framing, utility upgrades, and operational maintenance services, reflecting deep expertise in the technical and regulatory demands of military infrastructure delivery.