Richard Henson

Richard Henson serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing engineering services acquisitions within a federal agency, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and efficient delivery of technical solutions. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission by overseeing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—primarily focused on professional engineering services. His acquisitions support critical infrastructure, systems design, and technical analysis initiatives, requiring deep subject matter expertise in engineering disciplines and rigorous adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Henson maintains a broad and competitive contractor base, engaging with a diverse array of engineering firms capable of delivering complex technical services across civil, mechanical, and systems engineering domains. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently fosters relationships with firms possessing demonstrated technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal contracting standards. His approach emphasizes open competition and performance-based outcomes, encouraging innovation and accountability among vendors through well-structured task orders and performance work statements. Henson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical merit and value over set-aside programs. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains transparent and equitable, ensuring all eligible firms have fair access to opportunities based on capability. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing architectural, structural, environmental, and systems engineering support. He routinely awards contracts for design development, feasibility studies, technical reviews, and construction oversight, requiring contractors to possess professional engineering licensure and experience in federally regulated environments. His expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals, ensuring compliance with standards such as the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and NEPA requirements, and managing contracts that demand high levels of precision and regulatory alignment.