Michael S. Herbst

Michael S. Herbst serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing advisory and management services contracts within a federal agency, ensuring alignment with mission-critical operational needs. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—focusing on high-value consulting services that enhance organizational efficiency and strategic decision-making. His portfolio is dominated by professional services contracts requiring deep subject matter expertise, particularly in administrative and management consulting, reflecting his role in supporting agency-wide process improvement and governance initiatives. Herbst’s contractor relationships are centered on firms providing specialized management consulting services, with a preference for vendors possessing proven experience in public sector transformation and operational analytics. While no single contractor dominates his award history, he consistently engages with firms qualified under general management and administrative consulting disciplines, fostering competitive, performance-based partnerships. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, compliance with FAR guidelines, and the use of best-value selection criteria to ensure outcomes meet both technical and strategic objectives. Herbst’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition and selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than prioritizing 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his portfolio, his emphasis on open competition still allows qualified small businesses to compete on an equal footing. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting expertise in organizational design, performance management, and strategic planning services. A smaller but notable portion of his activity involves commercial banking services under NAICS 522110, suggesting engagement with financial advisory or institutional banking support functions. His technical domain centers on process optimization, governance frameworks, and institutional capacity building within federal operations.