edward A. chilson

Edward A. Chilson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl, a Department of the Air Force unit responsible for sustaining mission-critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility maintenance, and technical services contracts essential to operational readiness, with a focus on medical systems, communications infrastructure, and airfield support. His acquisitions span design-build, performance-based service contracts, and integrated facility services, ensuring installations remain safe, compliant, and technologically current. Chilson’s work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to modernize and sustain base environments under evolving security and environmental standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility systems integration, electrical and HVAC infrastructure, and specialized construction services. Chilson’s contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical compliance, fostering stable, results-driven relationships with contractors who deliver complex, mission-aligned solutions. Chilson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 50% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides. His portfolio prominently features Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside consistent allocations to Women-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining high standards of technical capability and delivery performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring deep expertise in integrated facility systems. He frequently acquires services related to electrical retrofits, HVAC modernization, airfield surface maintenance, and communications equipment installation, demonstrating specialized knowledge in DoD facility sustainment and infrastructure resilience.