Zacerry Herbert

Zacerry Herbert serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the lifecycle management of naval aviation systems through complex acquisition programs. Responsible for managing contracts related to aircraft sustainment, avionics integration, and mission-critical maintenance, Herbert ensures alignment with NAVAIR’s strategic priorities in modernizing carrier-based and expeditionary air platforms. Their work spans the full spectrum of defense procurement, from research and development to logistics support, with a focus on maintaining air superiority through reliable, technologically advanced systems. Herbert routinely handles high-stakes, mission-critical contracts requiring stringent compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and lifecycle sustainment protocols. Herbert maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver advanced rotary-wing aircraft, guided missile systems, and unmanned aerial platforms. These collaborations are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures emphasizing technical innovation, systems integration, and rapid fielding. Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. is also a recurring partner, reflecting a reliance on specialized maintenance and training services critical to operational readiness. Herbert’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 76.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, a significant 23.5% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), indicating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in naval aviation support functions. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a structured approach to expanding vendor diversity within the defense supply base. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), reflecting heavy investment in aircraft sustainment and depot-level maintenance. Additional focus areas include manufacturing of precision measuring and control devices (334519, 334513), guided missile systems (336414), and physical sciences R&D (541715), underscoring expertise in avionics, sensor systems, and engineering support services critical to naval air dominance.