Teresa Valentine

Teresa A. Valentine serves as a Contract Specialist with the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) missions. She routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on integrated security solutions, audiovisual systems, and radio broadcasting equipment to ensure mission-critical air operations remain uninterrupted. Valentine maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging them for specialized environmental, maintenance, and chemical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that align with the agency’s sustainability and readiness goals. She prioritizes reliable, technically capable contractors with proven track records in delivering mission-aligned solutions under strict security and compliance standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 2.9% allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions (57.1%) are unrestricted, she actively seeks opportunities to foster competition among small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals and mission needs. Her primary NAICS focus includes computing infrastructure providers, educational support services, and nonscheduled air transportation—reflecting a broad yet intentional procurement strategy that supports both technical operations and auxiliary mission functions. Though some NAICS codes appear atypical for a military installation, they correspond to niche support services integral to base operations, such as data hosting for secure communications and specialized training support. Valentine’s expertise lies in aligning diverse service categories with the Air Force’s evolving operational requirements.