Edith F. Caldwell

Edith F. Caldwell serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R6 Services Acquisition Branch of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical facilities support services for federal buildings nationwide. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific requirements. She specializes in service-based acquisitions that sustain the operational integrity of federal infrastructure, including custodial, landscaping, food service, and building operations support. Caldwell’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain safe, clean, and efficiently functioning federal facilities through strategic, transparent, and accountable procurement practices. Caldwell collaborates with a diverse array of service providers, including both large national contractors and small business vendors specializing in facilities maintenance and operations. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering integrated, multi-service solutions across federal sites. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting, quality assurance surveillance plans, and clear deliverables tied to facility service standards. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly equal portions of awards designated for total small business set-asides and non-set-aside competitions, and a notable 9.1% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures robust competition while actively promoting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses, aligning with GSA’s mandate to maximize small business participation in federal acquisitions. Caldwell’s primary procurement focus lies within five key NAICS categories: Janitorial Services (561720), Food Service Contractors (722310), Landscaping Services (561730), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790), and Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219). Her technical expertise spans facility operations, environmental services, and integrated custodial support, making her a key practitioner in the delivery of mission-enabling building services across the federal estate.