Terri Abel

Terri Abel supports the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s mission to sustain U.S. military aviation readiness through the procurement of critical aerospace components and fastening systems. While her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring high-reliability parts essential for aircraft operation, maintenance, and mission-critical systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components, ensuring timely delivery of parts that meet stringent military specifications and address technical obsolescence challenges. Her work directly enables the operational continuity of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotary-wing platforms by securing mission-essential subsystems and auxiliary equipment. Abel maintains a broad vendor network, engaging with both large-tier manufacturers and specialized small businesses capable of producing precision-engineered components under AS9100 and MIL-SPEC standards. Though specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with firms skilled in aerospace-grade fasteners, electronic subsystems, and legacy part reproduction. Her approach emphasizes supply chain resilience, favoring vendors with proven capacity for long-term sustainment and technical documentation compliance. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of actions awarded without set-asides, yet she actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 14.3% to total small business set-asides and 7.1% each to HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This balanced approach ensures competitive sourcing while fulfilling statutory small business participation goals. Abel’s primary focus lies in NAICS 332722 (fasteners and hardware manufacturing), accounting for half of her acquisitions, followed by 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment). She routinely procures bolts, rivets, washers, actuators, and custom-fabricated wire products used in airframe and engine systems. Her technical expertise spans mechanical integrity, material certification, and obsolescence mitigation, making her a key enabler of aviation sustainment across the Department of Defense.