Erica Porras-Henson

Erica Porras-Henson serves as a key procurement professional within the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi, part of the Department of the Army, where she supports mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness across the Pacific region. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, logistics support, and mission-enabling services essential to sustaining Army installations. Her work ensures continuity of operations through timely contract execution in areas ranging from infrastructure resilience to utility and transportation services, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities in energy security and telecommunications. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., reflecting a preference for regional and specialized vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions in remote and high-demand operational environments. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, local expertise, and performance-based service delivery, often resulting in long-term, task-order-based engagements. Porras-Henson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 71.4% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate strategy to foster economic resilience and vendor diversity within the Pacific theater. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses to contribute meaningfully to national defense readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), each representing one-third of her portfolio, followed by 485510 (Charter Bus Industry) and 314120 (Curtain and Linen Mills). This reflects a unique blend of technical, environmental, and logistical needs—ranging from specialized equipment fabrication to sanitation and transportation support—highlighting her expertise in managing non-traditional defense procurement domains with precision and regulatory compliance.