Peter Herrman

Peter Herrman serves as a key procurement lead within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of naval vessels and mission-critical maritime systems. He plays a central role in executing contracts aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic imperatives to modernize the fleet, enhance undersea and surface warfare capabilities, and sustain operational readiness through advanced shipbuilding and systems integration. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex acquisition programs involving new construction, mid-life upgrades, and repair services for naval platforms, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance, risk mitigation, and delivery of mission-essential capabilities under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Herrman maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading shipbuilders and defense contractors, including Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a mix of prime contractor engagement for large-scale vessel construction and specialized subcontracting for advanced electronics, propulsion, and combat systems integration. His approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical oversight to ensure compliance with naval engineering standards and delivery timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Herrman demonstrates a deliberate and sustained commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to naval programs, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance or industrial base resilience. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture, hull systems, and integrated combat platforms. He routinely manages contracts for steel-hulled vessels, modular mission packages, propulsion systems, and survivability enhancements, ensuring alignment with Navy’s fleet modernization roadmap and technological superiority objectives.