Terry Sorenson

Terry Sorenson, as a Contracting Warfare Officer (CWO) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), leads the acquisition and contract management of critical facility sustainment and environmental services essential to operational readiness across the Great Lakes region. Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal infrastructure standards, Sorenson oversees procurements related to building envelope repairs, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, and hazardous material management. Their role is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining resilient, safe, and environmentally compliant Coast Guard installations, with a focus on long-term infrastructure lifecycle management through performance-based contracting and integrated facility services. Sorenson maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of qualified contractors specializing in facility maintenance, waste handling, and environmental remediation. While no single vendor dominates the contracting landscape, Sorenson consistently engages firms with proven expertise in federal facility operations, emphasizing vendor reliability, safety certifications, and adherence to EPA and OSHA standards. Working relationships are characterized by a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in federal environmental compliance and a track record of timely, quality delivery under strict regulatory oversight. Sorenson’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the mission-critical nature of facility sustainment work where specialized expertise and rapid response are paramount. The primary NAICS focus is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), underscoring a deep specialization in environmental services, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal, recycling coordination, and spill response. Sorenson’s expertise lies in procuring comprehensive waste management solutions that support Coast Guard facility compliance with federal environmental regulations, ensuring sustainable operations while minimizing ecological impact across the Great Lakes infrastructure network.