Chelsea Baker

A1C Chelsea B. Baker serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for airborne communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely procurement of technical systems essential to sustaining air operations readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex contracts for radio and wireless infrastructure, specialized test and evaluation hardware, and facility support services that directly enable operational tempo and crew safety across expeditionary and garrison environments. A1C Baker maintains active working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical providers and specialized service firms capable of delivering customized solutions for avionics integration, maintenance support, and mission rehearsal systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures to align vendor capabilities with operational requirements under tight timelines. A1C Baker demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 60% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation. She also routinely incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, aligning with Air Force priorities to support veteran entrepreneurship and enhance supplier diversity across the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus spans a diverse array of NAICS categories, including 334515 for electrical test instrumentation and 611710 for educational support services, indicating a broad technical scope that extends beyond traditional defense contracting. She frequently procures specialized training platforms, calibration services, and maintenance support systems, demonstrating expertise in integrating civilian-sector technical capabilities into military operational frameworks.