Tera R. Breland

Tera R. Breland serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and professional service domains. Within the agency’s contracting framework, Breland oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for research, management consulting, and information technology services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical objectives. Their work supports the agency’s operational capabilities by securing specialized expertise in physical and engineering sciences, administrative services, and emerging technology solutions, often coordinating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and assess vendor proposals. Breland maintains a balanced approach to contractor engagement, partnering with a diverse array of vendors ranging from established professional services firms to niche technical providers. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, relationships are characterized by competitive bidding practices and a preference for firms demonstrating technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with federal standards. Vendor partnerships are typically structured under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or requirements-based contracts to ensure flexibility and responsiveness to evolving mission needs. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Breland’s contracting patterns, with nearly 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access and foster innovation among non-traditional federal contractors. The procurement portfolio is concentrated in five key NAICS categories, including research and development in physical and engineering sciences, administrative management consulting, computer-related services, industrial supplies wholesaling, and professional organizations. This reflects expertise in procuring technical advisory services, data-driven research support, IT infrastructure, and specialized supply chain solutions critical to operational readiness and scientific advancement.