Terrie L. Blackledge

Terrie L. Blackledge serves as a Contracts Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Durham office under the Department of the Army (W911NF), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Army’s modernization agenda through strategic acquisition of scientific and technical solutions. She manages complex research and development procurements centered on disruptive technologies, including autonomy, quantum systems, advanced sensing, and intelligence horizon scanning. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities by aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s innovation-driven mission, often handling classified and sensitive R&D contracts requiring specialized security protocols and agile acquisition methodologies. Blackledge collaborates closely with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors, research institutions, and technology innovators, including prime contractors with deep expertise in defense R&D and niche subcontractors specializing in advanced materials, AI-driven analytics, and unmanned systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, performance work statements, and cost-reimbursement mechanisms suited for high-risk, high-reward technical projects. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors capable of rapid prototyping and iterative development, often engaging through Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to accelerate innovation cycles. While specific set-aside data is not available, Blackledge consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs aligned with Army modernization goals, actively encouraging participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms with proven technical capabilities in emerging domains. She champions small business integration through teaming arrangements and subaward opportunities, ensuring diverse innovation pipelines support mission-critical outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to scientific R&D services, engineering research, and advanced electronics development. She routinely acquires cutting-edge technologies in autonomy, quantum computing applications, secure communications, and sensor fusion systems, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to next-generation Army capabilities.