Chrissie Edwards

Chrissie Edwards serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth (70Z027), responsible for managing facility infrastructure acquisitions that sustain mission-critical operations. Focused on maintaining the readiness and compliance of barracks, stations, and logistics facilities, Edwards oversees the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, ensuring alignment with federal standards for safety, environmental remediation, and facility modernization. Her acquisitions primarily support capital improvement and maintenance initiatives, with an emphasis on timely delivery of high-quality, code-compliant work that upholds Coast Guard operational continuity. Edwards maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including A TO B CREATIONS INC, PARLIAMENT LLC, DOORS ON DEMAND, LLC, VISION CONTRACTING INC, and MASTERS MECHANICAL CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in interior finishes, mechanical systems, and facility renovation. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and adherence to federal construction specifications. All of Edwards’ acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that every procurement opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses, thereby supporting workforce development and economic resilience within the defense contracting community. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 238330—Flooring Contractors—reflecting deep specialization in interior flooring systems, including commercial-grade vinyl, epoxy, rubber, and tile installations. This narrow technical domain underscores her expertise in selecting contractors capable of delivering durable, slip-resistant, and maintenance-efficient flooring solutions tailored to high-traffic, mission-critical Coast Guard environments.