Joseph J. McHenry Jr.

Joseph J. McHenry serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by executing timely, transparent, and legally sound procurements. His portfolio primarily involves industrial and manufacturing goods, with a strong emphasis on metal fabrication, structural components, and specialized equipment. McHenry routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures, ensuring adherence to federal procurement standards while promoting efficiency and accountability. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, McHenry maintains a vendor ecosystem grounded in competitive fairness and regulatory compliance. He engages with a broad range of manufacturers and suppliers, fostering relationships with both large-capacity industrial producers and small business concerns that meet technical specifications for complex metal and structural components. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure value and quality. McHenry demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 86.2% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 13.8% of his contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses, though no evidence indicates targeted use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), which accounts for over two-thirds of his activity, indicating deep expertise in the production of custom and standardized metal containers. He also regularly procures fabricated structural metal products (332312) and specialized machinery (333120), demonstrating technical familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes, material specifications, and quality assurance protocols in heavy fabrication sectors.