Ianthe Stevens-Ford

Ianthe Stevens-Ford serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-JB Lewis-McChord, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness through strategic facilities and services acquisition. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, she ensures the delivery of critical infrastructure support, environmental compliance, and base-wide services essential to the daily functioning of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Her acquisitions primarily focus on facilities support, food service operations, and civil construction, aligning with the base’s priorities of energy efficiency, sustainability, and habitability for military and civilian personnel. She operates within the full spectrum of federal contracting procedures, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific requirements while driving mission-critical outcomes. Her primary contractor relationships center on the Port of Moses Lake, with whom she maintains a consistent partnership for large-scale facilities and infrastructure support. While the majority of her contract actions involve a limited number of key vendors, she actively cultivates a competitive environment that encourages participation from small and emerging businesses, ensuring broad vendor engagement across the region. Her procurement patterns reflect a balance between established service providers and emerging contractors capable of delivering scalable, mission-responsive solutions. Stevens-Ford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between 8(a) competed set-asides and unrestricted acquisitions. This balanced approach underscores her dedication to fostering small business development while maintaining operational flexibility. She consistently leverages 8(a) eligibility to expand the pool of qualified vendors, particularly in facilities and food service categories, promoting equitable access to federal opportunities. Her technical expertise is rooted in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). She procures comprehensive maintenance, custodial, waste management, dining services, and civil infrastructure projects, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD facility sustainment standards and construction specifications. Her work ensures the base remains operationally resilient and compliant with federal environmental and safety regulations.