Sheri Herrin

Sheri Herrin serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7M7 USPFO Activity in ARNG, a critical unit within the Department of the Army supporting the Indiana Army National Guard’s operational readiness and quality-of-life initiatives. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities centered on commercial and institutional building construction, ensuring that infrastructure projects align with mission sustainment goals, leadership development programs, and community-based support services. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on construction-related contracts, where she applies sound contracting practices to deliver facilities that enhance soldier welfare and unit operational capacity. Herrin works closely with project managers, engineers, and legal advisors to ensure compliance with federal regulations and mission-driven outcomes. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Herrin’s procurement pattern reflects a consistent engagement with construction firms capable of delivering complex institutional facilities under stringent military standards. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships with contractors experienced in federal construction codes, environmental compliance, and rapid deployment of modular or permanent structures suited to National Guard needs. Her working relationships emphasize accountability, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to timely delivery schedules critical to readiness cycles. Herrin demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity within the Indiana and regional construction sectors, prioritizing small business concerns without reliance on other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her contracting approach ensures broad access for qualified small firms while maintaining rigorous technical and performance standards. Her primary technical domain is NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, encompassing the design, renovation, and construction of training centers, administrative buildings, family support facilities, and readiness infrastructure. Herrin possesses deep expertise in construction contract types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures, and is well-versed in the unique demands of military construction environments, including safety, security, and sustainability requirements.