Otha B Henderson

Otha B. Henderson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7N3 USPFO Activity UT ARNG, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining the readiness of Army National Guard units. In this role, Henderson manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical equipment, services, and infrastructure supporting training, communication systems, and physical readiness programs. His expertise spans the negotiation, administration, and compliance of fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, with a focus on acquiring assets that enhance command and control capabilities, secure communications, and athletic readiness infrastructure. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with Army National Guard operational priorities and regulatory frameworks under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AKIMA Readiness Support LLC, Compass Medical Provider LLC, RMRM, Inc., vCloud Gov Inc., and Phoenix Health & Fitness Solutions, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of defense support services, medical logistics, cloud-based government IT solutions, and specialized fitness equipment procurement. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, vendor accountability, and long-term sustainment, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate reliability in delivering mission-essential capabilities under dynamic operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for over half of his acquisitions, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among qualified small firms. He also supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business participation, though at lower volumes, demonstrating alignment with broader Department of Defense socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission fidelity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to sporting and athletic goods manufacturing, computer training, biological product manufacturing, and passenger car rental services. This reflects a specialized domain expertise in acquiring physical readiness equipment, technical workforce development services, medical logistics solutions, and mobility support assets critical to National Guard operational sustainment.