Herbert G Duncan

Herbert G. Duncan serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and engineering domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions through transparent, competitive processes. He routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 15 for professional services and specialized manufacturing, with a focus on engineering, computer systems design, and industrial instrumentation. His work supports the development and integration of advanced technical solutions, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and source selection procedures. While specific contractor names are not available, Duncan maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in engineering services, industrial control systems, and custom software development. He engages both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear statement of work development, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical and operational requirements. Duncan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in technical services and manufacturing. He does not appear to prioritize other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, focusing instead on broad small business eligibility. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 334513 (Industrial Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in technical systems design, process control instrumentation, and customized software solutions. He also regularly procures custom computer programming and aircraft engine components, indicating a technical portfolio spanning both service-based and hardware-intensive domains. His contracting patterns suggest deep familiarity with defense-adjacent and industrial automation markets, requiring precise specification writing and risk-managed acquisition strategies.