Jennifer N. Henley

Jennifer N. Henley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of information technology and professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on software development, data management, and digital service delivery. Henley works closely with program stakeholders to align procurement strategies with mission objectives, ensuring that acquisitions support operational needs while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Henley’s contracting patterns indicate a preference for competitive, open market procurements, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitation. Her working relationships reflect a focus on establishing fair and reasonable terms with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those capable of delivering complex IT and management consulting solutions. She engages with both large and small firms through full and open competition, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness, competition, and performance-based outcomes. Henley demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 9.1% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions—90.9%—are issued without set-aside restrictions, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to support socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. She does not appear to prioritize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broader, category-wide approach to small business inclusion. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), which accounts for over 80% of her activity, reflecting deep expertise in software licensing, custom application development, and digital platform integration. She also procures related services under NAICS codes for hotel and motel operations, general government support, and computer-related consulting, demonstrating a versatile but technically grounded portfolio centered on information technology and mission-enabling services.