Erin Sherfield

Erin Sherfield serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), where she manages complex acquisitions supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval warfare platforms. Her work directly enables critical capabilities in signal processing, electronic warfare, radar detection, and precision guidance systems, aligning with the agency’s mission to modernize expeditionary and surface force technologies. She typically handles sole-source and competitive procurements under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, focusing on high-technology, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Sherfield maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Integrity Defense Services Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics and systems integration. She also engages specialized vendors such as Black Hills Ammunition Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support niche ordnance and infrastructure needs. Her contracting patterns suggest a reliance on trusted vendors with deep domain knowledge in military-grade hardware and software systems, often leveraging existing contract vehicles to accelerate mission delivery. Her procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. This reflects a strategic focus on acquiring the most capable solutions for high-stakes defense applications, regardless of vendor size or certification status. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242) and Software Publishers (513210), underscoring a heavy emphasis on embedded systems, firmware development, and signal processing software. She also procures advanced sensing and navigation instrumentation under NAICS 334511, demonstrating deep technical expertise in electro-optical systems, radar architectures, and mission-critical electronics integral to naval combat systems.