Cynthia Stephen

Cynthia L. Stephen serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4654 434 Conf Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facility maintenance, and support services for airfields, roadways, utility systems, and institutional buildings. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize Air Force installations through compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned contracting practices, ensuring that procurement activities align with federal regulations and defense infrastructure priorities. Stephen maintains established relationships with key contractors including AKS INDUSTRIES INC and SHAMBAUGH & SON, L.P., both of which are frequently engaged for complex construction and facilities support tasks. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, fostering consistent delivery of high-quality infrastructure services. She routinely collaborates with contractors possessing specialized expertise in civil works and institutional maintenance, ensuring technical alignment with Air Force standards and safety protocols. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Stephen consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 66.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-led enterprises. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strategic balance between small business engagement and open competition, ensuring both compliance and mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with additional activity in specialty trade contracting and related support sectors. She specializes in acquiring civil engineering services, site development, and institutional facility maintenance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military infrastructure requirements and the regulatory frameworks governing federal construction contracting.