MAJ David Terhune

MAJ David Terhune serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SN Endist Alaska under the Department of the Army, overseeing civil engineering and infrastructure sustainment acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness in Alaska’s extreme environments. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility construction, environmental remediation, and base infrastructure modernization, ensuring compliance with federal standards in remote, austere locations. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of resilient, long-term facility sustainment, requiring precise coordination between engineering requirements and contract execution across complex logistical landscapes. Terhune maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., Shannon & Wilson Inc., and R&M Consultants, Inc., firms with proven expertise in environmental consulting, geotechnical analysis, and defense infrastructure services. He frequently engages with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC and Unit Company for site development and building construction tasks, indicating a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in Arctic-capable construction and military-specific facility standards. His contracting patterns reflect a reliance on established technical partners with niche capabilities in harsh-climate engineering and regulatory compliance. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to small business participation, with nearly 41% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open competition. He occasionally utilizes 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, each accounting for approximately 2.3% of awards, signaling a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising mission-critical technical requirements. Terhune’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), underscoring his emphasis on environmental compliance, soil testing, and contamination assessment. He also routinely procures commercial and institutional building construction (236220) and, uniquely, RV park and campground services (721211) to support transient military personnel and training operations. His technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of civil engineering, environmental regulation, and cold-weather infrastructure sustainment.