Steven Herr

Steven Herr serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical scientific and engineering capabilities to advance military R&D. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for high-precision laboratory instrumentation, analytical measurement systems, and secure computing infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to support cutting-edge physical and engineering sciences. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement requiring rigorous compliance with federal standards for performance, security, and reliability, often involving custom-engineered solutions for defense applications. Steven collaborates closely with a select group of specialized vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility integration, PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. for advanced sensor and detector systems, JAXON ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE LLC for technical maintenance services, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for secure data systems, and ILLUMINA, INC. for high-throughput analytical platforms. These partnerships reflect a preference for established technical experts with proven capabilities in defense-relevant domains, rather than broad-based suppliers. His contracting approach prioritizes technical competence, past performance, and system interoperability over volume or cost alone. Steven’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded through full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technically qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent performance and security requirements of Army research missions. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, he evaluates all offerors based on technical merit and capability, ensuring mission success remains the primary driver. His primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing). These reflect deep expertise in procuring precision instruments, control systems, and specialized manufacturing equipment essential for advanced materials research, chemical analysis, and experimental physics within Army laboratories.