Sherri A Henderson

Sherri A. Henderson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering specialized technical equipment and systems essential to industrial and aerospace operations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements for precision measurement, control, and navigation instrumentation, requiring deep technical understanding and careful source selection under competitive and set-aside frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Henderson consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in industrial instrumentation, avionics, and communications equipment manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven capabilities in high-reliability systems, alongside active engagement with small businesses meeting technical and socioeconomic criteria. She maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical expertise, past performance, and adherence to quality assurance standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. Henderson exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 11.6% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she strategically employs small business set-asides to foster competition and expand the supplier base in niche technical markets. Her approach aligns with federal goals to promote equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334513, 334511, and 334519, reflecting deep expertise in the manufacturing of industrial process control instruments, aerospace navigation systems, and specialized measuring devices. She routinely procures sensors, transducers, control panels, and avionics components used in defense, energy, and transportation sectors, demonstrating specialized knowledge in electro-mechanical systems and precision engineering domains.