Teresa A Valentine

Teresa A. Valentine serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, supporting the sustainment of critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. Her portfolio emphasizes integrated security services, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems that enable air operations, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Valentine maintains established relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on specialized environmental, chemical, and infrastructure support services. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliable, mission-aligned partners with proven technical capabilities in hazardous material handling, facility remediation, and maintenance logistics. She engages contractors through competitive solicitation methods, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms in defense-related support services, aligning with broader Air Force socioeconomic goals. Valentine’s primary NAICS focus includes 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 333120 for construction machinery, and 561621 for security systems services, underscoring her technical expertise in procurement of communications infrastructure, heavy equipment maintenance, and integrated physical security solutions. Her work ensures that facility operations remain secure, resilient, and interoperable with Air Force-wide C3 networks.