Lorie P. Henderson

Lorie P. Henderson serves as a Small Business Specialist at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She supports the procurement of mission-critical technical services and training systems that enhance pilot readiness, command and control infrastructure, and tactical communications. Her expertise lies in aligning small business engagement strategies with complex acquisition requirements, ensuring that contracting actions meet both operational needs and socioeconomic goals while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which provide specialized technical services in training system integration, maintenance support, and operational readiness solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative partnerships with experienced contractors capable of delivering high-performance, mission-aligned capabilities under tight operational timelines. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in defense-sector technical services. Notably, Henderson’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition across all socioeconomic categories. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her role ensures that small business participation is integrated through subcontracting opportunities and mentor-protégé initiatives aligned with Air Combat Command’s acquisition objectives. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 519190—Other Information Services—which encompasses specialized technical services such as simulation, training system development, data analytics, and mission support software. She routinely procures advanced digital training platforms, command and control system integrations, and cyber-enabled operational tools critical to maintaining air superiority and pilot proficiency in next-generation combat environments.