Terry J Bashore

Terry J. Bashore serves as a Contracting Officer for the 460th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support systems essential to mission-ready Air Force installations. His portfolio centers on the planning, solicitation, and award of construction and maintenance contracts that ensure the operational integrity of military facilities. Bashore specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary procurements involving commercial and institutional building construction, mechanical systems, and electrical infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with Air Force standards for durability, safety, and sustainability. He plays a pivotal role in translating facility requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that support long-term readiness goals. Bashore maintains a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in facility construction and systems integration, primarily engaging general contractors and trade specialists with proven experience in federal construction environments. While no single vendor dominates his award stream, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in government construction standards, including adherence to UFC guidelines and NFPA codes. He routinely collaborates with vendors capable of delivering turnkey solutions across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, emphasizing quality control, schedule reliability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His contracting approach reflects a strong bias toward open competition, with 95.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 4.5% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising mission requirements. Bashore prioritizes competition and capability over categorical preferences, ensuring that small business participation is integrated where it adds value without impeding timely delivery of critical infrastructure. Bashore’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting his focus on integrated facility systems. He regularly procures turnkey construction services, including structural upgrades, energy-efficient HVAC installations, and electrical distribution modernization, requiring deep familiarity with building codes, lifecycle cost analysis, and performance specifications. His domain expertise ensures that acquisitions deliver not just physical assets, but resilient, mission-critical infrastructure.