Terre Shearer

Terrence Shearer serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to advance naval aviation readiness through specialized research, development, and sustainment of mission-critical aircraft systems. He manages complex acquisitions for advanced avionics, flight control instrumentation, diagnostic systems, and supporting technologies essential to next-generation naval airpower. His portfolio emphasizes high-precision engineering solutions requiring rigorous testing and certification, aligning closely with the agency’s focus on technical innovation and operational reliability in hostile environments. Shearer maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., and PCI Aviation LLC. These partnerships center on the development and integration of mission-specific hardware and software systems, often involving proprietary technologies and classified delivery requirements. His procurement approach favors established industry partners with proven track records in aerospace systems integration, while maintaining flexibility for niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized components under tight technical specifications. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly dominated by open competition, with 98.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for advanced naval aviation systems. Small business participation is minimal but strategically targeted, with only 1.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic criteria. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), with significant activity in research and development under 541715. He routinely acquires flight data recorders, avionics test equipment, guidance sensors, and communication subsystems, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace instrumentation, electronic warfare support systems, and mission-critical diagnostic infrastructure.