Kellie Herschler

Kellie Herschler serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of State, supporting the agency’s mission to secure and modernize diplomatic infrastructure globally. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical technology, facility operations, and communications systems essential to U.S. foreign service operations. Her work ensures the resilience and functionality of overseas embassies and consulates, with a strong emphasis on IT modernization, cybersecurity enablement, and mission support services. Herschler routinely handles complex contract actions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, often coordinating across multiple bureaus to align procurement with diplomatic security and operational continuity priorities. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with established federal contractors including BL Harbert International, Caddell Construction, PAE Government Services, Xator, and General Dynamics Information Technology. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, full-service providers capable of delivering integrated solutions across construction, IT infrastructure, and security systems. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on large, multi-disciplinary firms with proven track records in high-risk, overseas environments, where compliance, logistics, and rapid scalability are paramount. Herschler’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on mission-critical urgency and the specialized capabilities required for global diplomatic operations, where only a limited pool of vendors can meet stringent security and performance standards. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her approach aligns with the Department’s need for proven, vetted contractors capable of operating in austere and high-threat environments. Her primary NAICS focus areas include software publishing, custom computer programming, and other computer-related services—indicating deep engagement with secure software development, network infrastructure, and digital platform modernization. She also procures hotel and lodging services to support diplomatic personnel, demonstrating a broad operational scope that bridges technology, facility management, and human capital support in overseas contexts.