JW Terry

JW Terry supports the IT Strategy and Modernization unit within the Internal Revenue Service’s Department of the Treasury, playing a critical role in advancing the agency’s digital transformation through strategic procurement of mission-critical IT solutions. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with enterprise-wide modernization goals, Terry oversees contracts for software development, systems integration, and secure data platform architecture. Their work directly enables the IRS to enhance tax administration through scalable, interoperable, and cybersecurity-hardened technology systems, ensuring compliance with federal IT modernization mandates and risk mitigation frameworks. Terry cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of technology vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in custom software development, systems design, and enterprise-level IT consulting services. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the procurement pattern reflects a balanced engagement with both large systems integrators and niche technical service providers, fostering competition and innovation. Relationships are characterized by a focus on technical agility, compliance with NIST and FISMA standards, and delivery of secure, cloud-enabled solutions that support IRS operational resilience. Terry demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 4.8% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. The preference for non-set-aside awards (57.1%) underscores a balanced approach that prioritizes capability and scale when required, without compromising small business inclusion goals. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 513210 (Software Publishers), with significant activity in custom programming (541511) and systems design (541512). Terry specializes in acquiring mission-critical software solutions, data analytics platforms, and secure application development services, demonstrating deep expertise in modern software delivery lifecycles, DevSecOps practices, and federal IT modernization initiatives.