Terry Sauer

Terry D. Sauer serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), responsible for managing life-cycle support acquisitions critical to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, environmental services, and mission-critical equipment procurement to sustain personnel safety and mission continuity across coastal and inland waterways. Sauer specializes in complex service contracts requiring technical oversight, including HVAC systems, industrial equipment leasing, and specialized facility upgrades aligned with DHS security standards. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliant, efficient, and resilient procurement outcomes that directly support the Coast Guard’s infrastructure and operational sustainability goals. Sauer maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on skilled trade services, equipment leasing, and industrial supply chain support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a focus on vendors demonstrating proven technical capability, compliance with federal facility standards, and responsive service delivery. Sauer fosters long-term vendor engagement through clear statement of work development and rigorous contract administration. His contracting activity reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside remains the largest category, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding participation among qualified small firms. He actively leverages small business programs to enhance competition and innovation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Sauer’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 333112 (Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing), and 532490 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Leasing). His expertise lies in procuring climate-controlled facility systems, specialized mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and mission-support equipment critical to Coast Guard operations. He brings deep technical knowledge in facility sustainment, environmental compliance, and industrial equipment integration to ensure acquisitions meet operational and regulatory demands.