Kyle L. Hering

Kyle L. Hering is a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and instrumentation sectors. He plays a critical role in executing agency mission objectives by sourcing high-precision components and technical systems essential for defense, aerospace, and industrial control applications. His portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of aircraft subsystems, electrical measurement instruments, and process control devices, requiring deep technical understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance and performance-based contracting methodologies. Hering ensures acquisitions align with national security and operational readiness requirements through rigorous source selection and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Hering maintains a consistent engagement pattern with manufacturers specializing in aerospace-grade components and precision instrumentation. His contracting approach favors established suppliers with proven technical capabilities in low-volume, high-reliability production environments, often requiring ITAR compliance and quality certifications such as AS9100 and ISO 13485. He cultivates long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics, supply chain resilience, and technical collaboration to support mission-critical systems. Hering demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on enabling small manufacturers to compete for technically demanding requirements, with no evidence of preferential use for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides—indicating a primary reliance on the broad small business category. This approach fosters innovation and capacity building within the domestic industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment and 334519/334515 for electrical and industrial measurement devices. He routinely acquires sensors, control modules, calibration systems, and embedded instrumentation used in avionics, test equipment, and process automation, demonstrating expertise in technical domains requiring stringent environmental and electromagnetic compatibility standards.