Samuel M. Henderson

Samuel M. Henderson serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain troop readiness through the acquisition of critical hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure. While not the lead contracting officer, Henderson plays a vital role in facilitating contract execution, coordinating requirements validation, and ensuring alignment with operational tempo and quality-of-life priorities. His responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of service-based acquisitions, particularly those involving lodging, dining, and morale-support facilities, often interfacing with prime contractors and program managers to ensure compliance with FAR and Army-specific procurement protocols. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., who provide integrated lodging, food service, and facility maintenance solutions. He also collaborates with specialized vendors such as C.R. & A. CUSTOM APPAREL INC. for tailored uniform and apparel services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based contracts with established contractors capable of delivering scalable, mission-critical support across multiple garrison locations. His contracting activity demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 44% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 3.3% allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. While No Set-Aside contracts remain prevalent, his portfolio consistently integrates 8(a) and HUBZone participants, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden socioeconomic opportunity within Army support services. Henderson’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps), 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), and 722320 (Caterers), underscoring his expertise in sustaining daily living standards for military personnel. His domain knowledge spans facility operations, hospitality management, and lifecycle support for transient and permanent garrison infrastructure, ensuring services meet DoD readiness and welfare standards.