Terri Schwarting

Terri Schwarting serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses training, technical services, and specialized equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on educational and aviation-related technology solutions. She routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, including sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for taxpayer dollars. While specific contractor names are not available, Terri maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by engagement with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, favoring open competition while actively supporting socioeconomic programs. She cultivates relationships with firms capable of delivering specialized technical services, flight training systems, and computer systems design solutions, often requiring cleared personnel and industry-specific certifications. Terri demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 8.3% of her portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts and another 8.3% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. Her approach aligns with federal goals to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Flight Training (611512), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating deep expertise in workforce development, aviation education, and IT infrastructure. She also procures computer equipment wholesaling (423430) and aircraft engine parts manufacturing (336412), underscoring her technical proficiency in both service-based and hardware-intensive domains. Terri’s work supports mission-critical training and operational readiness across complex technical environments.