Terry Kirkwood

Terry Kirkwood serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, overseeing acquisitions that advance the Department of the Navy’s operational readiness through cutting-edge engineering and experimental warfare technologies. Responsible for managing complex technical contracts, Kirkwood specializes in site preparation and specialized engineering services critical to sustaining naval infrastructure and testing maritime systems, including explosive effects analysis and oceanographic research platforms. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to innovate and deploy resilient, next-generation capabilities for naval forces by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical technical solutions. Kirkwood maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-specialization contractors, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for oceanographic research and telemetry, Sociedad Española de Montajes Industriales SA for industrial marine installations, and Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc. for environmental remediation solutions. Collaborations with Boh Environmental, L.L.C. and the Foundation for Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research reflect a pattern of partnering with niche technical firms capable of delivering specialized, science-driven services under stringent operational and environmental constraints. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical rigor, and alignment with Navy experimental warfare objectives. Kirkwood’s procurement portfolio reflects an equal balance between small business set-asides and open competitions, with 50% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation, particularly among firms with proven expertise in environmental engineering and marine technology. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on broadening the vendor base and leveraging agile, specialized capabilities. The primary NAICS focus areas are 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating a strong emphasis on infrastructure development and applied technical engineering for naval installations and experimental test sites. Procurements center on marine construction, geotechnical surveys, environmental compliance engineering, and support for underwater system testing—domains requiring precise technical execution and adherence to DoD environmental and safety standards.