Benny T. Terry

Benny T. Terry serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced scientific and technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His procurement portfolio centers on precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems that sustain operational readiness and facility modernization. Terry manages complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical software solutions that support cutting-edge aerospace engineering and scientific analysis. Terry maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, high-resolution imaging instrumentation, custom data analytics platforms, and laboratory-grade measurement tools. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, vendor reliability, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain expertise in aerospace and scientific instrumentation. While the majority of his acquisitions—86.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Terry maintains a deliberate 13.3% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while supporting small business participation. He consistently evaluates vendors for their capacity to deliver complex, mission-critical solutions, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising operational requirements. His primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), underscoring his specialization in software-defined instrumentation and integrated data systems. He also procures specialized medical and analytical instruments (339112) and computer hardware/software wholesale solutions (423430), demonstrating expertise in bridging commercial off-the-shelf technologies with defense-grade operational needs.