Michelle Hendery

Michelle Hendery serves as a procurement specialist dedicated to advancing technical testing and laboratory services within her agency’s acquisition framework. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for scientific evaluation, quality assurance, and analytical testing services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Her work directly supports mission-critical research, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness by securing high-integrity testing capabilities from qualified vendors. Hendery’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s technical objectives, emphasizing precision, repeatability, and data integrity in laboratory outcomes. Her contractor relationships center on testing laboratories and specialized service providers capable of delivering accredited, ISO-compliant analytical services. She routinely engages with small businesses holding laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 and other recognized standards, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her pattern of engagement favors firms with demonstrated expertise in method validation, sample analysis, and environmental or materials testing, often requiring CAP, CLIA, or A2LA certification. Hendery exhibits an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the testing services sector and ensure diverse vendor participation. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses with relevant technical certifications, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous performance benchmarks. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541380—Testing Laboratories and Services—encompassing chemical, biological, environmental, and materials testing. She procures services including analytical chemistry, microbiological analysis, non-destructive evaluation, and calibration services, often requiring specialized instrumentation and certified personnel. Hendery’s technical expertise lies in evaluating laboratory competency, method validation protocols, and quality control systems, ensuring all contracted services meet federal scientific and regulatory standards.