Susan Henderson

Susan M. Henderson serves as a Procurement Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisition of research, instrumentation, and operational services. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with NOAA’s priorities in oceanographic research, atmospheric monitoring, and coastal resilience, focusing on complex scientific and technical acquisitions that require precise compliance with federal contracting regulations. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities, from advanced sensor systems to environmental data analysis services, often involving multi-year, high-precision contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a blend of academic research institutions, specialized environmental service providers, and technical consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in NOAA’s operational domains. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor engagement, performance-based contracting, and long-term service continuity to support sustained scientific operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her awards designated for small businesses. She also demonstrates targeted support for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contractor selection. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to expand opportunity for underserved vendors while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, as well as the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments, nautical systems, and specialized environmental services. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring high-accuracy instrumentation, oceanographic sensors, and data-driven environmental management solutions critical to NOAA’s scientific and operational missions.