Sue Terhune

Sue Terhune serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4654 434 Conf Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to mission readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, renovation, and maintenance of commercial and institutional buildings, airfield systems, and utility networks, ensuring Air Force installations remain operational and compliant with federal standards. She executes procurements under FAR Part 36 and utilizes appropriate contracting methods—including sealed bidding and negotiated contracts—to secure high-integrity, mission-critical services while adhering to statutory compliance and fiscal accountability. Terhune maintains established working relationships with key contractors such as AKS Industries Inc. and Shambaugh & Son, L.P., both recognized for their expertise in facility construction and site preparation. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance-based contracting, and consistent delivery of complex construction and maintenance services. She engages with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in delivering on-time, quality outcomes under stringent military installation requirements, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in compliance and accountability. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on enabling small business participation. While 60% of her awards are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures solicitations are structured to maximize access for qualified small entities without compromising technical or operational requirements. Terhune’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in site preparation (238910), plastics product manufacturing (326199), and printed circuit assembly (334418). This reflects a multidisciplinary procurement strategy supporting both civil infrastructure and specialized electronic systems critical to Air Force operations, showcasing her expertise in managing diverse technical domains under a unified mission of installation sustainment and modernization.