Monica Bardsley

Monica H. Bardsley serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced communications systems, facility construction, and mission-support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Her work directly enables resilient radio, broadcasting, and secure communications networks essential to tactical and strategic air operations. Bardsley maintains consistent procurement relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., reflecting a focus on integrated construction, maintenance, and technical services. She collaborates with a mix of large and small business vendors, fostering long-term partnerships that deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for air base sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability across complex, multi-year projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Bardsley consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over half of her portfolio. She also actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competitors, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to inclusive procurement practices that align with Department of Defense and SBA goals. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing) and 334511 (aeronautical navigation and guidance systems), with additional procurement activity in security services, facility construction, and environmental support. Bardsley’s expertise centers on acquiring specialized defense-grade communications hardware, secure infrastructure, and mission-critical maintenance services that directly support Air Force operational resilience and modernization objectives.