Chelsea B. Taylor

Chelsea B. Taylor serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications, navigation, and base defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities in secure wireless infrastructure, aeronautical systems, and operational resilience. Her portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions in defense electronics, field-deployable communications equipment, and integrated security solutions supporting expeditionary and garrisoned operations. Taylor maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., each of which provides specialized expertise in defense communications, maintenance services, and mission-enabling infrastructure. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven technical capabilities in complex systems integration, while actively fostering long-term partnerships that ensure reliability and rapid response for time-sensitive operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Taylor prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides at 51.1%, with additional emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 6.7%. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining mission readiness. She routinely structures solicitations to maximize competition among small businesses, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines and Department of the Air Force diversity objectives. Her primary NAICS focus areas include commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), electrical contracting (238210), and medical instrument manufacturing (339112), reflecting a diverse technical scope that spans maintenance of defense-grade equipment, wiring and power systems integration, and specialized instrumentation. Taylor’s expertise lies in procuring mission-support services and hardware that bridge operational readiness with sustainment needs across austere and high-tempo environments.