Shanika L Talbert

Staff Sergeant Shanika L. Talbert serves as a key procurement specialist within the FA3016 502nd Contracting Clinic, a unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness. In her role, she manages the acquisition of specialized facility, medical, and communications services essential to maintaining Air Force installation functionality. Her portfolio includes contracting for technical systems supporting airfield operations, medical equipment maintenance, and facility modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven requirements. She operates within a dynamic environment where timely, compliant procurement directly supports force readiness and base resilience. Talbert maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 established vendors with proven capabilities in facility management, technical services, and specialized manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract execution and deliverables. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 70% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 30% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Talbert’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541840 (Media Representatives), 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing). This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in procuring both digital infrastructure and physical components critical to Air Force communications, signage, avionics support, and facility operations, requiring nuanced understanding of industrial supply chains and technical specifications.