Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer for FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting installation sustainment and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services essential to sustaining Air Force infrastructure, including modernization of communications systems, airfield operations, and mission-critical environments. Henderson executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, focusing on complex service-based acquisitions that require technical oversight and compliance with federal standards for safety, security, and performance. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., many of which provide niche expertise in facility maintenance, security systems, and technical support services. Henderson fosters long-term vendor partnerships characterized by performance-based contracting, clear deliverables, and rigorous quality assurance protocols, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 63% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to increase small business engagement in mission-critical procurements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 561621 for security systems services, 334515 for electrical measurement instrumentation, 337214 for non-wood office furniture, and 811490 for personal and household goods repair—reflecting a diverse but technically grounded procurement portfolio centered on facility support, safety systems, and specialized maintenance. Henderson’s expertise lies in bridging operational needs with compliant, performance-driven acquisition strategies across these specialized domains.