Brittany Henry

Brittany Henry serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to advance aerospace research and cadet technical training. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to maintaining cutting-edge analytical capabilities. Her acquisitions focus on high-accuracy measuring devices, semiconductor-based sensors, and mission-critical laboratory infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely, and technically sound contracting practices. Henry maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche suppliers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation, drone-based data acquisition systems, and high-resolution imaging technologies. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical validation, performance-based requirements, and long-term vendor reliability over volume-based sourcing, fostering collaborative engagements with firms capable of meeting exacting military and scientific standards. While the majority of her acquisitions (80%) are conducted without set-asides, Henry actively supports small business participation, with 20% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad small business eligibility rather than specific programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, indicating a focus on capability-driven competition among qualified small firms with relevant technical credentials. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 332215 (metal kitchen cookware manufacturing), reflecting procurement of specialized lab-grade metalware and precision utensils for controlled environments, alongside 334413 (semiconductor manufacturing) for sensor and control system components, and 812910 (pet care services), which supports animal care programs at training facilities. This unique blend underscores her expertise in procuring both high-tech aerospace systems and mission-enabling support equipment within a highly regulated scientific and educational context.