Ashley L. Priestley

Ashley L. Priestley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based and equipment-related contracts, with a strong emphasis on industrial maintenance, facility support, and commercial leasing solutions. Priestley works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods and services across diverse operational environments. Priestley cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and specialized service providers in industrial maintenance and equipment leasing. She engages regularly with firms capable of delivering precision repair services, prefabricated metal components, and site preparation solutions, fostering transparent and competitive procurement processes. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition while actively encouraging small business participation through targeted outreach and clear solicitation language, reinforcing trust and accountability in vendor interactions. A steadfast advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Priestley consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with over 53% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong alignment with federal goals to promote equitable access and foster long-term small business growth within the federal marketplace. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), equipment leasing (532490), prefabricated metal building manufacturing (332311), site preparation (238910), and solid waste collection (562111). Priestley brings deep familiarity with the operational requirements of these sectors, ensuring solicitations accurately reflect technical specifications and performance standards to support mission readiness and environmental compliance.