Herbert L Looney

Herbert L. Looney serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and fielding of integrated ballistic missile defense systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services, systems integration, and mission-critical support functions aligned with MDA’s layered defense architecture. Looney specializes in procurements requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations, often handling high-stakes contracts for research, sensor modernization, and guided weapon system sustainment. He works closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contractual terms align with operational requirements and national security objectives. Looney maintains consistent procurement relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, reflecting a pattern of engagement with industry leaders in missile defense technology and systems integration. He also collaborates regularly with Jacobs Technology Inc., indicating a focus on engineering, logistics, and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical fidelity, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering advanced capabilities under demanding operational conditions. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (66.7%), Looney demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on expanding the defense industrial base by engaging capable small businesses without compromising mission readiness or technical rigor. His procurement focus centers on three key NAICS categories: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, Facilities Support Services, and Security Systems Services. These reflect a broad need for program management, infrastructure support, and protective systems that underpin MDA’s operational readiness. Looney’s expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling services that sustain the agency’s technical infrastructure and enable rapid integration of next-generation defense technologies.