Terra Roberts

Terra Roberts serves as the primary contracting lead at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where she manages the acquisition of advanced electronic systems critical to naval surface warfare readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of sensors, signal processing equipment, navigation systems, and specialized instrumentation for surface ships and maritime platforms. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contract strategies with the agency’s mission to modernize sonar, radar, and electronic warfare capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical technologies that enhance situational awareness and undersea dominance. Roberts maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including ISPA TECHNOLOGY LLC, FIVE RIVERS ANALYTICS, LLC, and BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC., who provide cutting-edge software, electronic components, and precision engineering solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing deep technical expertise in naval systems integration, often engaging contractors with proven track records in classified and ruggedized environments. She prioritizes reliability, compliance, and technical agility in vendor selection, fostering relationships built on sustained performance and domain-specific knowledge. A strong advocate for small business participation, Roberts consistently structures procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with over 71% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for economically disadvantaged and technically niche vendors capable of delivering specialized electronic and instrumentation solutions. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize inclusive competition while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334511 for search and navigation systems, 513210 for defense software publishing, and 334515 for electrical signal measurement instruments. She regularly acquires embedded systems, signal processing algorithms, and precision test equipment tailored to naval electronic warfare and sensor modernization, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense electronics and maritime operational requirements.