William R. Henderson

William R. Henderson serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), code HTC711, where he plays a critical role in executing the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions related to expeditionary logistics, port operations, and rapid deployment support across air, sea, land, and rail domains. His acquisitions primarily focus on marine cargo handling services essential to theater access and sustainment, ensuring timely movement of personnel and equipment in support of worldwide military operations. Henderson operates within a high-tempo, mission-critical environment requiring strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and expeditionary logistics standards. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These contractors provide critical marine cargo handling, terminal operations, and expeditionary logistics support, often under time-sensitive, performance-based contracts. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, operational readiness, and compliance with international port standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in complex, high-volume cargo environments. Henderson’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he maintains rigorous evaluation criteria centered on technical capability, past performance, and mission readiness, ensuring that all awardees meet stringent operational requirements regardless of size or certification status. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling), encompassing services such as stevedoring, container handling, terminal operations, and port support in both domestic and overseas theater environments. Henderson’s technical expertise lies in expeditionary port logistics, including the coordination of cargo throughput, equipment mobilization, and interoperability with military transportation networks, making him a key enabler of global force projection.