Amanda Henderson

Amanda Henderson serves as a Contract Specialist for FA7037 AMIC Det 2 JB San Antonio, a critical node within the Department of the Air Force responsible for acquiring advanced engineering, information technology, and communications systems to sustain and modernize air operations infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical capabilities, including secure communications, software-defined radio technologies, and integrated command and control systems. Her portfolio emphasizes engineering services and custom software development to support cyber-enabled mission readiness and emerging technology training initiatives, ensuring acquisitions align with Air Force modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. Henderson collaborates with a diverse range of industry partners, primarily engineering firms and IT service providers specializing in defense-grade systems integration. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with vendors possessing relevant cybersecurity certifications, ITAR compliance, and experience in military communications platforms. Her working relationships reflect a preference for technical proficiency over volume, prioritizing contractors with proven track records in delivering secure, scalable solutions under strict DoD compliance frameworks. Her contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 92.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 7.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes mission need while fostering a competitive small business ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which accounts for over 60% of her activity, followed by custom computer programming (541511), professional training (611430), and electronic computer manufacturing (334111). She specializes in acquiring advanced engineering design, embedded software development, and mission-specific training solutions that directly enhance the Air Force’s operational resilience and technological edge in contested environments.