Terri L. Carney

Terri S. Carney serves as a Contract Specialist within the Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division (USDA ARS AFM APD), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical instrumentation and support services for high-throughput agricultural research. Her acquisitions directly enable cutting-edge scientific operations, focusing on analytical laboratory equipment, precision facility maintenance, and specialized research services essential to food security and sustainable agriculture innovation. She manages complex procurements under FAR Part 15, often utilizing negotiated contracting methods for technical, high-value items requiring detailed performance specifications and vendor collaboration. Carney maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Georgia Commercial and Residential Elevator, LLC for facility infrastructure, Germfree Laboratories, LLC for controlled-environment systems, and J’s Associates, LLC for technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, compliance with biosafety standards, and proven performance in delivering mission-critical equipment and maintenance solutions. She frequently engages contractors with niche capabilities in laboratory instrumentation, cleanroom systems, and scientific facility management. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Carney demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 26.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes vendors with proven capabilities in scientific and technical service delivery, ensuring socioeconomic goals align with operational needs without compromising technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), followed by 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 541310 (Architectural Services). She specializes in acquiring mass spectrometers, environmental monitoring systems, and laboratory renovation services, requiring deep technical understanding of research-grade equipment specifications and compliance with federal laboratory safety and accreditation standards.