Terry G Harrelson

Terry G. Harrelson serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts critical to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. His role encompasses solicitation, award, administration, and closeout of contracts for infrastructure modernization, with a focus on commercial and institutional building systems including roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and specialty finishes. Harrelson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of base resilience and sustainable facility maintenance. He maintains consistent working relationships with a range of small business contractors, most notably Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., and frequently collaborates with firms specializing in niche construction trades. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and quality assurance. Harrelson’s interactions with contractors are characterized by proactive communication and rigorous oversight to ensure mission-critical infrastructure projects meet Air Force standards. Harrelson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 70% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and supports service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation across the procurement spectrum. His contracting patterns align with Department of Defense directives to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among disadvantaged firms. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 238330 (Flooring Contractors), and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), with additional focus on 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management). These reflect a broad scope of facility sustainment services essential to daily base operations, from structural integrity to environmental compliance and sanitation support.