Chad Stemick

Chad Stemick serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of critical aerospace and information systems essential to maintaining air superiority and space dominance. He manages complex contracts focused on advanced computing services, cybersecurity-enabled command and control, and next-generation avionics integration, aligning closely with the Air Force’s modernization priorities. Stemick’s portfolio centers on technical services that enhance C5ISRT capabilities and enable AI-driven analytics for mission-critical operations, ensuring rapid deployment of secure, scalable digital infrastructure across defense platforms. His primary contractor relationships are with industry leaders including The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, reflecting a consistent reliance on prime defense contractors capable of delivering integrated aerospace and systems engineering solutions. Stemick collaborates with these vendors on large-scale, mission-critical procurements requiring high-assurance cybersecurity, systems interoperability, and rapid prototyping capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk-managed acquisition pathways tailored to complex, high-technology environments. Stemick’s procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than targeted small business participation, prioritizing mission readiness and system performance over socioeconomic criteria. His primary NAICS focus is on Computer Systems Design Services (541512), with secondary activity in Other Computer Related Services (541519). He routinely procures enterprise-level IT architecture, secure cloud-enabled platforms, mission data systems, and cyber-physical integration services that support real-time decision-making and autonomous operations. Stemick’s expertise lies in acquiring advanced digital infrastructure that underpins the Air Force’s transition to a networked, AI-augmented force structure.