Teresa D. Henderson

Teresa D. Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s acquisition of mission-critical information technology infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of IT schedule contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and facilitating streamlined procurement pathways for telecommunications and managed IT services. She supports the agency’s strategic mission to modernize federal networks and expand cloud-enabled platforms by delivering pre-vetted, scalable solutions that meet agency-wide digital transformation goals. Her portfolio primarily consists of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the IT Schedule 70 and related programs, focusing on complex, high-impact technology procurements. Henderson collaborates with a broad ecosystem of certified IT service providers, including large systems integrators and specialized telecom vendors, all of whom hold General Services Administration Schedule contracts. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor accountability, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53. She maintains consistent, transparent engagement with contractors to ensure compliance, innovation, and timely delivery of services across federal agencies. Her procurement patterns reflect a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions, indicating a preference for full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her work remains aligned with broader GSA goals of fostering a competitive, diverse marketplace through accessible schedule vehicles. Henderson specializes exclusively in NAICS 517410—Satellite Telecommunications—procuring advanced satellite-based communications, managed network services, and secure, geospatially enabled infrastructure. Her technical expertise spans satellite ground systems, VSAT networks, bandwidth-on-demand solutions, and integrated satellite-cloud architectures, making her a key resource for agencies requiring resilient, nationwide connectivity beyond terrestrial infrastructure.