Juan M. Terrazas

Juan M. Terrazas serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that support border security and canine enforcement operations. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for specialized equipment, detection systems, and technical services essential to operational readiness, with a focus on K9 program sustainment, secure facility infrastructure, and advanced analytical instrumentation. His work ensures timely delivery of high-integrity acquisitions aligned with CBP’s strategic objectives, coordinating closely with technical stakeholders, legal counsel, and acquisition planning teams to comply with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific directives. Terrazas cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including defense contractors, scientific instrumentation manufacturers, and service providers with expertise in canine training support, hazardous materials detection, and secure communications systems. He engages with both large primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering customized, high-reliability solutions under stringent security and performance standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical adequacy and mission alignment. While specific socioeconomic data is not available, Terrazas demonstrates a consistent alignment with federal small business goals, actively promoting participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms where feasible. He prioritizes inclusive sourcing strategies that expand opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising operational requirements, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable contracting practices. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 334511 (Search, Detection, and Navigation Instrument Manufacturing), and 561612 (Security Systems Services). He routinely procures canine detection equipment, portable spectroscopy systems, biometric devices, and facility security upgrades, demonstrating deep technical fluency in law enforcement and border protection technologies.