Gregory Hendricks

Gregory Hendricks serves as a secondary procurement contact within the FA8505 Aflcmc Waqkb, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force focused on sustaining and modernizing the F-15 fleet and its mission-critical avionics. Though not the lead contracting officer, he plays a vital supporting role in facilitating acquisitions for engineering analysis, embedded systems development, and secure aircraft debrief and information download technologies. His responsibilities include coordinating contract execution, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, and supporting the lifecycle management of aerospace systems that enhance operational readiness. He routinely engages in complex, technical acquisitions requiring deep domain knowledge in avionics integration and data integrity protocols. While no primary contractor relationships are currently documented, Hendricks collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity-enabled avionics. His working patterns reflect a preference for agile, mission-aligned partnerships with firms capable of rapid prototyping, field-deployable software updates, and secure data transfer solutions. He frequently interfaces with both prime contractors and tiered subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of new capabilities into legacy platforms. Hendricks operates within a procurement environment where 46.7% of acquisitions are set aside for small businesses, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He supports a balanced mix of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs to foster innovation from niche providers. His involvement ensures small businesses have meaningful access to high-impact aerospace modernization opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 811219 (Aircraft Repair and Maintenance), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and computer systems design (541512). He specializes in procuring flight data systems, mission computer upgrades, and secure avionics interfaces, reflecting deep expertise in DoD aerospace sustainment and embedded system modernization.