Dee O Henderson

Dee O. Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across construction, engineering, and facilities support services. With a focus on compliance and strategic sourcing, Henderson ensures procurement activities align with federal regulations under the FAR and agency mission objectives. They oversee the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—primarily supporting capital infrastructure and building systems modernization. Their role is central to delivering mission-critical facilities and services through transparent, competitive, and equitable contracting practices. Henderson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly small businesses specializing in commercial and institutional construction, mechanical systems installation, and facilities management. While no single vendor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage firms with proven technical capabilities in plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and building envelope systems. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, safety compliance, and quality execution. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 61% of their awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 11.5% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 3.9% are competed under the 8(a) program, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance contractor diversity. Their consistent use of set-asides underscores a commitment to fulfilling federal small business goals while maintaining rigorous competition and value for the government. Henderson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for half of their portfolio, followed by plumbing and HVAC contracting (238220) and engineering services (541330). They routinely acquire integrated building systems, energy-efficient retrofits, and facilities support services, demonstrating deep expertise in construction project delivery methods and performance specifications. Their technical domain knowledge spans building codes, sustainable design standards, and systems integration, ensuring acquisitions meet operational and lifecycle cost objectives.