Maxine D Edwards

Maxine D. Edwards serves as a Contract Specialist within the NHTSA Office of Acquisition, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries through evidence-based safety initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, primarily in technical services and data-driven research support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with NHTSA’s strategic priorities in vehicle safety technologies and behavioral research. Her work directly enables the procurement of critical infrastructure and analytical services that inform regulatory decisions and public safety campaigns. Edwards maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including AMD International Technologies LLC and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, both of which provide specialized computing infrastructure, data processing, and testing services. She also collaborates with the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators to support outreach and evaluation initiatives. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven capabilities in high-integrity data systems and independent testing environments, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance and compliance. Notably, Edwards’ portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with NHTSA’s need for specialized, mission-critical services where broad competition ensures optimal outcomes. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, her procurement process remains transparent and accessible to all qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting) and NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting deep expertise in securing cloud-based data systems, real-time analytics platforms, and independent engineering and behavioral testing services. These acquisitions underpin NHTSA’s research into vehicle safety systems, fuel efficiency compliance, and public safety campaign effectiveness, positioning Edwards at the nexus of regulatory science and advanced technical procurement.