Ava K Epps

Ava K. Epps serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility at Joint Base Andrews, supporting mission-critical infrastructure sustainment and operational readiness. She manages acquisitions for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. Her portfolio emphasizes integrated security solutions, radio and broadcasting equipment, and audiovisual systems that underpin air operations and base resilience. Epps operates with a strong focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities in a high-tempo operational environment. Epps maintains consistent contracting relationships with ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering primarily with specialized vendors offering hazardous material handling, environmental remediation, and industrial chemical services. These collaborations reflect a pattern of engaging niche contractors with technical expertise in facility-specific environmental compliance and infrastructure support, often requiring specialized permits and regulatory adherence. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendor reliability, safety certifications, and proven performance in sensitive military environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Epps consistently structures acquisitions with a 66.7% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her pattern reflects broad inclusion of small business vendors across multiple categories, aligning with Air Force directives to enhance competition and workforce development. Her primary NAICS focus includes 512131 (Motion Picture Theaters), 541850 (Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising), and 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), indicating a unique alignment between infrastructure support needs and non-traditional service categories—likely tied to facility signage, training media, and environmental compliance. This reflects specialized expertise in adapting commercial services to meet military operational and regulatory requirements.