L. Terrance Frierson

Terrance Frierson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for mission-critical aerospace technologies, Frierson supports NAVAIR’s mandate to deliver capable, sustainable air platforms for the Navy and Marine Corps. His portfolio centers on the procurement of integrated avionics, sensor systems, guidance and navigation equipment, and associated sustainment services, ensuring operational readiness across carrier-based and expeditionary aviation assets. He works closely with engineering and program management teams to align contractual requirements with technical specifications and lifecycle cost objectives. Frierson maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting his focus on complex, systems-integrated procurements. These partnerships typically involve long-term support contracts for aircraft modernization, weapons integration, and logistics infrastructure. His engagement with Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. further underscores his involvement in specialized training and maintenance support services. He is known for structured, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize technical compliance, risk mitigation, and delivery assurance. Frierson’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects NAVAIR’s strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible industrial base for advanced aerospace technologies, prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 334511—Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing—encompassing radar systems, flight control electronics, targeting pods, and embedded navigation architectures. Frierson’s expertise lies in acquiring highly technical, dual-use systems that integrate with naval platforms, requiring deep understanding of defense aerospace standards, cybersecurity requirements, and MIL-SPEC compliance.