Mike Sherick

Mike Sherick serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements spanning aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the agency’s modernization priorities. His work directly supports the fielding of tactical communications and sensing capabilities critical to operational readiness across contested environments. Sherick collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in wireless communications equipment manufacturing, systems integration, and engineering services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with firms possessing deep technical expertise in RF system design, embedded signal processing, and secure data analytics platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of rapid prototyping and field deployment. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 8.3% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission effectiveness and socioeconomic goals. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, favoring broad competition while still enabling small business access through unrestricted opportunities. Sherick’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 541512 for computer systems design, and 541330 for engineering services, reflecting his specialization in mission-critical hardware and software integration. He procures advanced sensor systems, secure data transmission platforms, and field-deployable analytics tools, requiring deep technical understanding of DoD interoperability standards and electronic warfare environments.