Ms. Henrietta Herbert

Ms. Henrietta Herbert serves as a Senior Contract Specialist – Contractor, providing expert procurement support for complex engineering services acquisitions. In this advisory capacity, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, guiding contract development from solicitation through award and administration. Her work directly supports mission-critical engineering initiatives by structuring transparent, competitive, and legally sound procurement actions that align with agency objectives and statutory requirements. She specializes in full lifecycle contract management, including market research, requirement validation, source selection, and post-award oversight, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements. While specific contractor relationships are not disclosed in available records, Ms. Herbert consistently engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, particularly those capable of delivering specialized engineering expertise. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering collaborative relationships with both large industry primes and small business subcontractors. She prioritizes clear communication, performance-based outcomes, and risk mitigation throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring contractors meet technical, schedule, and compliance benchmarks. Ms. Herbert demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic goals, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering small businesses to compete for and deliver essential engineering services, promoting economic diversity and innovation within the federal marketplace. Her contracting patterns prioritize small business participation without reliance on other set-aside programs, reinforcing a streamlined, small-business-first acquisition philosophy. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support. She procures services including design development, technical analysis, infrastructure planning, and performance testing, often requiring specialized certifications and subject matter expertise. Her domain knowledge ensures that solicitations accurately capture technical scope, performance standards, and quality assurance requirements critical to mission success.