Terri A. Tharp

Terri A. Tharp serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver constitutionally compliant healthcare, dietary, and infrastructure services to incarcerated populations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on medical and institutional support services. Her work ensures continuous operational readiness across federal correctional facilities, aligning acquisitions with federal regulatory standards and the Bureau’s strategic priorities in inmate health and safety. Tharp maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including Federal Prison Industries, Inc., NaphCare Inc., and Heritage Health Solutions, Inc., which provide comprehensive medical care, behavioral health services, and clinical support. She also collaborates with specialized vendors such as Seneca Federal Solutions, LLC for facility management and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for infrastructure upgrades. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, mission-aligned partners with proven experience in correctional healthcare and institutional operations, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor relationships. Tharp’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions, with 95.8% of awards issued under full and open competition. Only 4.2% of contracts are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a primary emphasis on capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is present, it is not a primary driver of her award strategy, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. Her primary NAICS focus is on 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), accounting for over 60% of her portfolio, followed by 621399 and 621498 for outpatient and miscellaneous health services. She also procures solid waste collection (562111) and religious dietary services (813110), demonstrating expertise in the intersection of healthcare delivery, institutional logistics, and constitutional accommodations within a correctional environment.