Joseph D Sherwood

Joseph D. Sherwood serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. His responsibilities center on securing communications infrastructure, IT systems, and base support services essential to maintaining Air Force mission tempo. Sherwood manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions, primarily focused on information technology, cybersecurity, and facility sustainment solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic modernization goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., each providing specialized services in communications systems, cyber defense, and IT infrastructure support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in secure, mission-enabling technologies, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize performance, compliance, and rapid response to operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability and technical proficiency over volume-driven sourcing. Sherwood’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 84.2% of awards issued under open competition, reflecting a focus on mission urgency and technical specificity. However, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with approximately 10.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 5.3% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating alignment with statutory goals while prioritizing mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), accounting for nearly two-thirds of his portfolio, indicating deep expertise in custom software, data systems, and digital communications platforms. Additional activity in NAICS 811310 and 334310 reflects procurement of industrial equipment maintenance and audiovisual systems, underscoring his technical fluency across IT, communications, and facility support domains critical to Air Force operational continuity.