Gladys M Bailey

Gladys M. Bailey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission requirements for command, control, and communications. She specializes in complex procurements involving technical instrumentation, radio and broadcasting hardware, and integrated audiovisual systems essential to air operations, applying FAR and DFARS compliance to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Bailey maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering primarily with firms capable of delivering specialized industrial supplies, chemical solutions, and environmental compliance services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven technical expertise in niche domains, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships that support sustained operational continuity and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business capabilities without compromising mission-critical performance standards, reflecting a strategic emphasis on market-wide competition and socioeconomic inclusion. Bailey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement) and 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), reflecting deep technical expertise in communications and test instrumentation systems. She also routinely procures industrial supplies through NAICS 423840, ensuring seamless integration of components critical to facility maintenance and security infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans electromagnetic systems, signal integrity, and broadcast-grade hardware, positioning her as a technical procurement leader within Air Force logistics support operations.