Kyle Herman

Kyle Herman supports the 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing enterprise-level procurement of mission-critical software and digital services. His work directly enables the squadron’s mission to sustain Air Force installation and operational readiness through the acquisition of advanced software solutions that enhance command and control, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure resilience. He specializes in managing full lifecycle procurements for software publishing services, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based contracts for custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software systems, cloud-enabled platforms, and mission-specific application development. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Herman engages with a broad spectrum of software publishers, including national systems integrators, niche defense technology firms, and innovative software developers capable of delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-driven, outcome-based acquisition strategies that emphasize technical excellence, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid delivery cycles. He collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into precise statement of work requirements and evaluation criteria. Herman’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of solicitations open to full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible talent pool in the software publishing sector, prioritizing technical capability and mission fit over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not mandated, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on merit, innovation, and past performance. His primary focus is NAICS 513210—Software Publishers—where he procures custom software development, enterprise resource planning systems, cybersecurity applications, data analytics platforms, and mission support tools. His expertise lies in acquiring secure, scalable software architectures that integrate with Air Force-wide IT ecosystems and comply with DoD cybersecurity standards such as RMF and NIST SP 800-53.