Lorena Henderson

Lorena Henderson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing high-priority acquisitions that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She oversees the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for mission-critical aerospace components, with a focus on avionics, propulsion subsystems, and auxiliary equipment for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance operational readiness through advanced aerospace technology integration and lifecycle support services. Henderson maintains long-standing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering complex, high-integrity aerospace systems under strict military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous supply chain oversight, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. These partnerships are characterized by sustained collaboration, iterative requirements refinement, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate preference for full and open competition, prioritizing technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally mandated in her acquisitions, she remains attentive to the capabilities of all qualified vendors, ensuring competitive rigor without artificial constraints. Henderson’s primary technical domain centers on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where she procures specialized components including flight control systems, missile guidance interfaces, sensor housings, and power distribution units. Her expertise lies in the acquisition of precision-engineered aerospace subsystems that support airframe integration, electronic warfare compatibility, and mission-critical reliability standards for Army aviation platforms.