Susan J. Edwards

Susan J. Edwards serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, medical support systems, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring compliance with FAR and AF-specific procurement policies. Her work directly supports operational resilience by securing specialized services that maintain airfield functionality, communications networks, and facility integrity for personnel and equipment. Edwards specializes in complex service-based acquisitions requiring technical oversight and performance-based contract structures. Edwards maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These vendors provide niche expertise in commercial and industrial equipment repair, waste management, and facility operations, often delivering services under performance-based service contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in past performance evaluation and quality assurance protocols, fostering reliable delivery of mission-essential support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Edwards consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 58% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages 8(a) competed contracts and demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that promotes competition while ensuring compliance with federal small business mandates. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, 333611 for turbine generator systems, and 562219/562998 for nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal. These reflect her technical expertise in procuring specialized maintenance, energy infrastructure, and environmental compliance services critical to sustaining Air Force installations. Edwards brings deep domain knowledge in facility lifecycle support and industrial systems procurement, ensuring technical requirements are accurately translated into enforceable contract deliverables.