Frank Herr

Frank Herr serves as a Program Officer responsible for overseeing the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services to support mission-critical government initiatives. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in translating program objectives into procurement strategies, ensuring that contract vehicles align with operational needs and regulatory compliance. His acquisitions primarily involve complex, knowledge-based services requiring specialized expertise, including research, analysis, technical consulting, and advisory support. Herr works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to define requirements, structure solicitation packages, and evaluate proposals under full and open competition, emphasizing value, innovation, and performance-based outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the current data, Herr’s procurement activity is characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of professional service providers, including consulting firms, research institutions, and independent technical experts. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize deliverables over inputs, fostering accountability and results-oriented vendor partnerships. He typically engages firms with demonstrated subject-matter expertise in areas such as policy analysis, data science, and systems evaluation. Herr’s procurement portfolio is entirely composed of full and open competitions, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic preferences. His primary NAICS focus is 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—indicating a deep specialization in procuring non-standardized, highly customized technical services. These acquisitions typically encompass expert consulting, program evaluation, policy development, and analytical support across diverse domains such as public administration, science policy, and operational research. Herr’s expertise lies in defining complex requirements for knowledge-intensive services and managing contracts that demand high levels of subject-matter proficiency and adaptability.