Anne M. Edwards

Anne M. Edwards serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission of sustaining national forest and grassland ecosystems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for critical infrastructure, operational support, and emergency response services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s ecological and public safety priorities. Her portfolio primarily includes site preparation, janitorial services, and highway construction contracts, all tailored to meet the unique demands of remote and rugged federal lands. Edwards maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers capable of delivering field-ready personnel, logistical support, and technical expertise in high-demand, low-access environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and mission alignment. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Edwards exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small businesses meeting socioeconomic criteria. This unwavering commitment amplifies economic opportunity for small firms while strengthening the agency’s capacity to leverage agile, community-based vendors for mission-critical tasks. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), and NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting the Forest Service’s operational needs for land clearing, facility maintenance, and access infrastructure in wilderness areas. Edwards brings deep technical familiarity with environmental compliance, remote logistics, and performance metrics tied to ecological restoration and public safety initiatives.