Lindsey A. Herndon

Lindsey A. Herndon serves as a Contract Specialist/Buyer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions within the aerospace and defense sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring mission-critical aircraft systems are acquired in compliance with federal acquisition regulations, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her acquisitions are highly technical, focusing on the design, integration, and production of manned and unmanned aircraft systems, propulsion components, and associated avionics. Her work directly supports national security and aerospace readiness through disciplined contract execution and rigorous oversight of contractor performance. Herndon maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors in the aircraft manufacturing domain, including established defense aerospace firms and specialized subsystem suppliers. She engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance. While her portfolio is dominated by large-scale industrial manufacturers, she actively evaluates subcontracting plans to ensure supply chain resilience and tiered vendor engagement across the aerospace ecosystem. Herndon’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical superiority and industrial capacity over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the specialized nature of aircraft manufacturing where only a limited number of qualified vendors possess the required certifications, facilities, and engineering expertise. Her approach prioritizes mission needs and operational readiness over socioeconomic targets. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing — encompassing the full spectrum of airframe assembly, flight control systems, and military-grade aircraft integration. She possesses deep technical familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent performance, safety, and certification requirements. Her expertise lies in navigating the unique challenges of procuring highly engineered, low-volume, high-reliability systems critical to national defense.