Lori A. Henry

Lori A. Henry serves as a Purchasing Agent within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc, a critical logistics and sustainment unit under the Department of the Air Force. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical industrial maintenance systems, security infrastructure, and specialized equipment essential to air base operational readiness. Her responsibilities include executing full lifecycle procurement actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD acquisition policies. Henry’s portfolio focuses on high-reliability, safety-sensitive systems that directly support aviation and ground support infrastructure, emphasizing durability, regulatory adherence, and rapid deployment. Henry maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in industrial acoustics, telecommunications, security systems, and precision manufacturing, reflecting a preference for firms with proven technical expertise in defense-environment applications. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance history, and compliance with defense-grade quality standards, fostering trusted partnerships built on consistent delivery and technical alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henry consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 57% of her awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of Air Force sustainment operations. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). These categories support the installation and maintenance of gas delivery systems, safety signage, pressure control valves, and secure communications hardware—core components of air base infrastructure resilience and physical security. Henry’s expertise spans technical specifications for defense-grade industrial systems, ensuring acquisitions align with AFCEC and AFM 32-1028 standards.