Marie Henson

Marie Henson serves as a Contract Specialist within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 8, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements for advanced communications equipment and related technical systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to modernize federal digital infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity resilience through the strategic acquisition of specialized hardware and integrated communication solutions. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with GSA’s technology modernization priorities. Marie collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of communications equipment, including firms with expertise in secure radio systems, encrypted data transmission platforms, and mission-critical network infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with manufacturers and systems integrators capable of meeting stringent federal performance, security, and interoperability standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, competitive bidding, and vendor accountability to ensure reliable delivery of high-assurance communications solutions. Marie’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. She does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical capability and compliance with federal performance requirements as the primary selection criteria. Her primary focus is on NAICS 334290—Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing—where she procures specialized hardware including secure radio transceivers, tactical communication nodes, satellite-enabled terminals, and embedded cybersecurity modules. Her technical domain expertise lies in electromagnetic spectrum management, RF system integration, and secure data transmission protocols, making her a key resource for agencies requiring hardened, field-deployable communications infrastructure.