Herman Shaw

Herman P. Shaw serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and professional services. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing procurements that align with agency mission objectives. His portfolio primarily involves competitive contracting actions under FAR Part 15, including sealed bids and negotiated procurements, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation strategies. He routinely handles complex requirements spanning telecommunications, engineering, and creative services, ensuring acquisitions are transparent, efficient, and legally defensible. While specific contractor names are not available, Herman Shaw maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier firms, and small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialized technical and creative solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitation. He engages vendors through multiple contract vehicles, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and basic ordering agreements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance metrics and contract administration best practices. Herman Shaw demonstrates a moderate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 16.2% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a smaller but consistent allocation to HUBZone contractors. Though the majority of his acquisitions—82.6%—are unrestricted, his active use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to promote equitable access to federal opportunities, particularly for businesses certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to satellite telecommunications, marketing research, broadcast equipment manufacturing, independent creative services, and engineering support. This reflects deep expertise in procuring advanced communications infrastructure, data collection and analysis tools, and technical engineering services. He routinely manages requirements involving RF systems, signal processing, market intelligence platforms, and custom content development, demonstrating proficiency in both technical and service-based acquisition domains.