Teresa Elsbree

Lt Teresa Elsbree serves as a contracting officer within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her portfolio focuses on facility furnishings, maintenance services, and specialized technical systems that support daily Air Force operations, including climate control, textile-based equipment, and facility cleaning solutions. She ensures acquisitions align with DoD standards for durability, compliance, and lifecycle cost efficiency, playing a pivotal role in maintaining mission-essential environments across installations. Lt Elsbree maintains established relationships with key vendors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, partnering with firms capable of delivering durable facility furnishings, integrated logistics support, and specialized maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and responsive delivery timelines, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique demands of military facility operations. She consistently engages contractors with proven expertise in military-grade specifications and rapid turnaround capabilities. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lt Elsbree prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 55% of her awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience in the supply chain, while ensuring compliance with socioeconomic contracting mandates. Her pattern of awarding to small firms demonstrates a commitment to equitable access and capacity building within the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus includes 314999 (miscellaneous textile product mills) and 314910 (textile bag and canvas mills), reflecting procurement of durable fabric-based equipment such as storage solutions and protective covers. She also regularly acquires products under 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration equipment) and 561740 (carpet and upholstery cleaning services), indicating deep technical familiarity with facility support systems and environmental maintenance standards critical to Air Force base operations.