Michael R Herrera

Michael R. Herrera serves as a Contract Specialist within FA7037 AMIC Det 2 JB San Antonio, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize secure communications and command and control infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced engineering, information technology, and telecommunications systems, with a focus on software-defined radio technologies, cyber-enabled platforms, and integrated data infrastructure. His work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely procurement of mission-critical systems that enhance air operations resilience and interoperability across contested environments. Herrera collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in telecommunications equipment, computing infrastructure, and specialized technical services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing relevant ITAR/EAR compliance, cybersecurity certifications, and experience in defense-grade communications hardware. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, rigorous source selection, and strict adherence to FAR and Air Force Acquisition Regulations, fostering transparent and accountable vendor relationships. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of actions awarded without set-asides. However, he maintains a deliberate 12.5% allocation toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad-based competition while ensuring small businesses have equitable access to opportunities aligned with their capabilities. Herrera’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in secure voice and data transmission equipment. He also procures computing infrastructure services (NAICS 518210) and specialized office systems (NAICS 337214) to support operational environments. His technical expertise centers on RF systems, encrypted communications hardware, and networked data platforms essential to modern air operations, making him a key steward of the Air Force’s evolving communications architecture.