Claudia Hendrickson

Claudia Hendrickson serves as a Contract Specialist with the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key procurement arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of mission-critical contracts supporting classified intelligence operations, with a focus on technical services that enable real-time data exploitation, systems analysis, and operational support. Her acquisitions primarily involve specialized consulting, security services, and facilities support essential to sustaining high-integrity intelligence infrastructure. She works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with national security objectives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering agile, secure solutions. Claudia cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized firms delivering intelligence-enabling services. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms experienced in handling classified environments, particularly those with appropriate clearances and expertise in intelligence community standards. She fosters collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability, technical compliance, and mission alignment, ensuring contractors meet stringent security and operational requirements. Claudia demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 77.8% of her awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with agency goals to expand opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms. This focus supports broader DoD initiatives to diversify the national security industrial base while maintaining high standards for capability and reliability. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), followed by 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). These reflect her expertise in acquiring intelligence support functions—including physical security, personnel vetting, and specialized technical consulting—that underpin the agency’s mission to deliver actionable intelligence through secure, resilient systems.