Evelyn K. Stephenson

Evelyn K. Stephenson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency procurement objectives through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and scientific procurements, including the acquisition of advanced manufacturing equipment, analytical instrumentation, and information technology services. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and align contract terms with mission-critical needs. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a preference for structured solicitation methods such as sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting principles and clear deliverables. Evelyn demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 14.3% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. Though no other set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are currently reflected in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms in technical markets. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to electronic computer manufacturing (334111), analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), and software publishing (511210), reflecting expertise in procuring high-precision scientific equipment, data systems, and embedded computing solutions. She also handles acquisitions in air and gas compressor manufacturing (333912) and hazardous waste treatment services (562211), demonstrating broad technical literacy across industrial and environmental technology domains.