Samuel M. Henderson

Samuel M. Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure to sustain troop readiness and quality of life. His portfolio encompasses contracts for lodging, dining, laundry, and recreational facilities that directly support military operations and morale. Henderson specializes in full-and-open and small business set-aside procurements under FAR Part 19, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain operational tempo through essential support services. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., among others, reflecting a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-site support services under performance-based contracting frameworks. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability, service quality, and mission alignment, particularly for large-scale, high-visibility installations requiring integrated facility management. Henderson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 38% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 8% allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs. While the majority of his acquisitions are non-set-aside, his consistent use of socioeconomic programs reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among certified small businesses, particularly in service-oriented sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps) and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), each accounting for nearly 28% of his activity, followed by food service contracting under 722310. He specializes in acquiring turnkey hospitality and life support services for military installations, demonstrating deep expertise in facility operations, service-level agreement management, and performance-based acquisition strategies tailored to garrison environments.