Terri L. Hurte

Terri L. Hurte serves as a procurement professional specializing in aerospace and defense acquisitions, with a singular focus on the manufacture of aircraft engines and related engine components. Her work supports critical national defense and aviation modernization initiatives, managing the full lifecycle of contract actions from requirements development through award and administration. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic national security objectives, typically overseeing complex, technically demanding solicitations for high-performance propulsion systems and precision-engineered parts. Hurte maintains a contractor ecosystem comprised of Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized suppliers with deep expertise in turbine design, combustion systems, and advanced materials. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and relevant ITAR compliance credentials. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military and FAA certification standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her preference for small business contracts underscores a deliberate effort to expand the industrial base and encourage innovation from niche manufacturers. She actively encourages small firms to participate through pre-solicitation outreach and clear technical requirements that enable competitive bidding. Hurte’s expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 336412, encompassing the design, development, and production of aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and critical engine subsystems. She procures high-tolerance components including turbine blades, fuel injection systems, and control modules, requiring deep familiarity with metallurgy, thermal dynamics, and propulsion system integration. Her technical acumen ensures that acquisitions meet exacting performance, safety, and reliability standards essential for military and commercial aviation applications.