Zenja Henry-Owens

Zenja Henry-Owens serves as Contracting Lead for FA2550 50 Cons Pkp within the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and space infrastructure, including satellite communications systems, radio and wireless equipment, and precision electronic test instrumentation. She plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement initiatives that modernize ground-based and space-based defense capabilities, ensuring the timely delivery of secure, high-performance technical solutions aligned with national security priorities. Her portfolio encompasses complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and technical evaluation of advanced electronic systems. Henry-Owens maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of vendors, including Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a broad but targeted approach to sourcing both specialized technical services and supporting infrastructure. While some partnerships involve non-traditional defense contractors, her engagement patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to integrate non-traditional and small-scale suppliers into the Air Force’s acquisition ecosystem, often leveraging flexible contract vehicles to accommodate niche capabilities. Her contracting strategy is heavily oriented toward small business participation, with 75% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals. HUBZone set-asides account for an additional 6.3%, indicating a deliberate focus on economically disadvantaged regions. She actively prioritizes small business engagement across multiple categories, fostering long-term supplier development and capacity building within the defense industrial base. Henry-Owens specializes in procurements under NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing and 423430 for computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling, reflecting deep expertise in electronic systems and digital infrastructure. She also manages acquisitions in related construction and manufacturing categories, including prefabricated metal components and specialized building finishes, supporting integrated facility modernization efforts for space and aerospace operations. Her technical acumen spans both commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-engineered solutions critical to maintaining air and space domain superiority.