Terrance Arter

Terrance Arter serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized textile and fabric-based systems critical to troop welfare and field logistics. He manages a portfolio focused on the procurement of high-performance textiles, climate-regulating fabrics, and engineered fiber systems used in deployable shelters, protective gear, and environmental control infrastructure. His acquisitions directly enable mission-critical sustainment operations, ensuring military personnel are equipped with durable, weather-resistant, and mission-adaptive materials under demanding operational conditions. Arter maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and JOHNSON CONTROLS NAVY SYSTEMS, LLC. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in advanced textile manufacturing, integrated climate control systems, and military-grade fabric lamination. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, and performance-based contracting to ensure reliability in austere environments. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Arter demonstrates a deliberate 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, actively encouraging qualified small manufacturers to compete for niche textile and fiber production opportunities. This pattern reflects a strategic emphasis on expanding the defense industrial base while maintaining quality and supply chain resilience. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 313310 (Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills) and 313110 (Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills), indicating deep expertise in the transformation of raw fibers into militarily certified end products. He specializes in acquiring engineered textiles with moisture-wicking, flame-resistant, and thermal-regulating properties, supporting applications ranging from tactical uniforms to deployable medical and shelter systems.