Frank McHenry

Frank McHenry serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize IT infrastructure and secure critical administrative services. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with SSA’s operational priorities. His work directly enables the reliable delivery of social security benefits through the procurement of mission-critical technology and support services. McHenry maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and Colorid, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on large-scale IT modernization, facility maintenance, and specialized technical services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear statement of work requirements and rigorous oversight. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability and value over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is present at 6.3%, it is typically achieved through total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 rather than targeted 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, reflecting a balanced but non-predominant emphasis on socioeconomic preferences. McHenry’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210, reflecting deep expertise in computing infrastructure, data processing, and web hosting services. He also frequently procures facility management and administrative support services under NAICS 721110 and 541611, demonstrating a cross-functional understanding of both technical and operational needs. His domain expertise centers on securing scalable, secure, and compliant digital environments that underpin SSA’s public-facing and internal systems.