Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio encompasses specialized acquisitions in facility maintenance, medical support, and communications infrastructure, ensuring operational environments remain technologically advanced and compliant with federal standards. She executes full-cycle contracting actions under FAR Part 15, primarily utilizing negotiated procurements to meet the agency’s strategic imperatives around modernization and resilience. Henderson 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. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced service providers capable of delivering complex, performance-based solutions across maintenance, security systems, and technical support domains. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance metrics, and adaptive contract management to meet evolving operational demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 65.5% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster competition and expand opportunities for small firms across diverse industries, aligning with Air Force initiatives to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. Her primary NAICS focus areas include security systems services, radio and telecommunications equipment manufacturing, and instrument manufacturing for electrical measurement—indicating deep technical expertise in defense-relevant communications, diagnostics, and safety infrastructure. She routinely procures specialized equipment and services supporting airfield operations, medical readiness, and facility sustainment, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the technical requirements critical to Air Force mission success.