Eddie Sherwood

Eddie Sherwood serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex defense acquisition actions that sustain military readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services, facility support, and specialized manufacturing systems critical to combat system sustainment and force projection. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical procurements aligned with modernization priorities, particularly in logistics, ammunition production support, and installation infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulatory frameworks while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance and delivery. Sherwood maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors capable of delivering high-assurance technical services and specialized hardware. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on long-term, performance-based agreements with firms possessing proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, systems integration, and operational logistics support. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible firms have access to opportunities within his portfolio. Sherwood’s primary procurement focus lies in IT and technical services, particularly under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep engagement in software development, systems maintenance, and digital infrastructure support. He also procures specialized manufacturing outputs such as saw blades and handtools (332216), alongside niche services in construction materials and facility operations, demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned technical domain expertise across defense-enabling sectors.