Talena L Edwards

Talena L. Edwards serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility at Joint Base Andrews, where she supports the sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass managing acquisitions for integrated security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) operations. Edwards plays a vital role in aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities, ensuring that procurements enhance airbase resilience and support continuous air operations through timely and compliant acquisition processes. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., who provide specialized environmental, chemical, and facility support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in hazardous material management, infrastructure upkeep, and mission-aligned support services. Edwards cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, ensuring continuity in critical service delivery. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside targeted support for Women-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity while maintaining a robust, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of military facility operations. Edwards’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services) and 561499 (All Other Business Support Services), encompassing facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and logistical support. She also oversees specialized acquisitions in technical consulting and computer-related services, demonstrating expertise in procuring mission-enabling services that sustain the operational tempo of a high-priority Air Force installation.