Susan J. Edwards

Susan J. Edwards serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain Air Force installations and ensure operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services critical to maintaining safe, technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Her portfolio includes complex service contracts requiring technical expertise in infrastructure support, communications systems, and facility modernization, with a focus on delivering reliable, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions across diverse operational domains. Edwards 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 experienced vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, performance-based services in maintenance, security systems, and technical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance metrics, and adherence to FAR compliance, fostering accountability and mission continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Edwards consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and, to a lesser extent, Women-Owned Small Business participation, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition within the defense support ecosystem. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 561621 (security systems services), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in facility maintenance, physical security infrastructure, IT support services, and mission-critical communications equipment. Edwards’ technical acumen ensures acquisitions align with Air Force standards for reliability, interoperability, and lifecycle sustainability.