Terry G. Harrelson

Terry G. Harrelson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on construction, facility maintenance, utility systems, and mission-enabling services. Harrelson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in airfield resilience, environmental compliance, and operational readiness. Harrelson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site and infrastructure work, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military facility support, often requiring specialized certifications and on-site operational experience. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes. A strong advocate for small business participation, Harrelson consistently structures procurements with a Total Small Business Set-Aside preference of 88.9%, prioritizing opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion while ensuring access to agile, mission-responsive vendors capable of supporting dynamic base operations. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 333514 (special tooling), 562991 (septic and waste services), 541519 (computer-related services), 339999 (miscellaneous manufacturing), and 334419 (electronic components). These reflect a technical portfolio spanning facility infrastructure, environmental systems, IT support, and specialized manufacturing—demonstrating expertise in procuring niche, high-reliability goods and services critical to Air Force readiness.