Herman T. Shivers

Herman T. Shivers serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, technology, and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facilities modernization, secure communications systems, and specialized equipment procurement aligned with evolving training curricula and safety standards. Shivers ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, cost-effective solutions that enhance the operational capacity of federal law enforcement agencies. Shivers maintains enduring relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on construction, maintenance, and specialized equipment supply for training environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating technical proficiency, reliability, and adherence to federal safety and security protocols. He routinely engages these contractors across multiple contract types, including firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials arrangements, to meet dynamic operational needs. His set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Of the remaining awards, equal portions are allocated to total small business set-asides and 8(a) competed contracts, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Shivers prioritizes competitive integrity and value-driven outcomes, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met only when they align with technical and operational imperatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting his oversight of facility infrastructure and IT support systems. He also manages acquisitions in construction of power and communication structures, detection and navigation systems, and specialized maintenance services. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in integrating physical infrastructure with digital and operational systems to support high-stakes law enforcement training environments.