Heather Hirschmann

Heather L. Hirschmann serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and commercial services. While her specific title and agency are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect a strategic focus on mission-critical support services, particularly in the areas of custom software development and scientific research. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency operational needs. Her portfolio is characterized by a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk-managed procurement strategies. Her contractor relationships span both large-scale service providers and specialized small businesses, with no single vendor dominating her award profile. She engages with firms capable of delivering high-complexity solutions in software engineering and life sciences R&D, often requiring clear performance metrics and cybersecurity compliance. Her approach favors competitive bidding under full and open competition, yet she consistently structures opportunities to enable small business participation, particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Hirschmann demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 22.6% of her awards reserved exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. While she does not prioritize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of general small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from emerging market participants. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring her expertise in software development, systems integration, and IT modernization initiatives. She also frequently procures specialized goods under NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliances) and 423910 (Recreational Goods Wholesalers), indicating a multidisciplinary operational scope that bridges healthcare, scientific research, and logistics support. Her technical domain expertise centers on mission-enabling technologies and regulated commercial products requiring rigorous compliance and quality assurance protocols.