Terrance Starks

Terrance Starks serves as the primary procurement lead for the FA2541 SSC Commercial Services Office within the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for securing commercial satellite telecommunications services critical to national defense operations. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for high-capacity, resilient satellite communications capabilities that support airborne, ground, and space-based platforms, ensuring uninterrupted command and control, intelligence sharing, and global mobility. His portfolio encompasses complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical expertise in satellite bandwidth allocation, ground station integration, and secure data transport protocols, often involving multi-year performance-based agreements with stringent security and interoperability requirements. Starks collaborates with a diverse range of commercial satellite service providers, including Tier-1 operators offering global coverage and specialized firms delivering managed network services and hybrid space-ground architectures. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes over prescriptive technical specifications, fostering innovation through flexible, outcome-based solicitation structures. He maintains consistent engagement with industry through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and market research initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and service models that enhance operational resilience. Starks’ procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as no set-aside. This indicates a focus on maximizing technical capability and market competitiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains attentive to small business participation through competitive bidding and subcontracting opportunities. His approach prioritizes mission need over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the operational urgency of defense satellite communications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), with significant activity in 541611 (Management Consulting), 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 927110 (Space Research and Technology). He routinely acquires end-to-end satellite services, ground segment hardware, network management systems, and technical advisory services supporting the integration of commercial space capabilities into DoD architectures. His expertise spans RF spectrum management, cybersecurity compliance for space systems, and procurement of assured access to orbital assets.