Lawrence Herbert

Lawrence Herbert serves as HR Portfolio Manager for the USDA Forest Service, overseeing the strategic acquisition of human capital and workforce support services critical to operational readiness across remote and rugged federal lands. In this role, he manages a portfolio of procurement actions focused on staffing solutions, workforce development, and technical support services that enable the agency’s mission of forest health, wildfire mitigation, and emergency response. His acquisitions are designed to sustain mission-critical personnel capabilities, including specialized medical, IT, and logistics support for field operations, ensuring the Forest Service maintains a resilient and responsive workforce in high-demand environments. Herbert maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on flexible staffing, clinical and technical staffing solutions, and IT-enabled HR systems. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, rapid deployment, and niche expertise—particularly in areas requiring on-site presence in isolated locations or specialized medical and IT support for field personnel. Herbert’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a prioritization of mission-critical speed, specialized skill availability, and scalability over socioeconomic set-asides, though small business participation may occur organically through vendor capabilities rather than targeted preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating a strong emphasis on HR information systems, workforce analytics platforms, and integrated talent management software. He procures tailored software solutions that support recruitment, onboarding, payroll integration, and compliance tracking for a geographically dispersed workforce, demonstrating deep expertise in digital HR modernization and workforce technology infrastructure.