Sara Jusino-Terry

Sara Jusino-Terry serves as a primary procurement lead at the NASA Shared Services Center, where she plays a critical role in securing enterprise-wide support services essential to NASA’s scientific and operational missions. She manages the acquisition of high-precision analytical instruments, specialized software systems, and mission-enabling engineering services that underpin NASA’s research infrastructure. Her work ensures the timely delivery of advanced computational tools and technical support required for space exploration and Earth science initiatives, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to sustain cutting-edge aerospace capabilities through strategic sourcing. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including NEXTROW INC and PENN OAK SERVICES LLC, both of which provide specialized technical services and systems integration support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in areas such as data analytics, instrumentation calibration, and mission-critical software development. These relationships are built on technical rigor and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring alignment with NASA’s stringent quality and security standards. Sara’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 95.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited to 4.8%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate but measured commitment to expanding vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements. Her approach prioritizes technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with NASA’s mission-critical procurement posture. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), and Software Publishers (513210), reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced instrumentation, embedded systems, and mission-specific software solutions. She regularly acquires R&D services (541715) and professional training (611430) to sustain workforce competency in aerospace technologies, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the technical domains supporting NASA’s scientific objectives.