Kortnee Stewart

Kortnee Stewart serves as a Contract Specialist at Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and deliver enterprise-wide administrative and technical services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, engineering support, and specialized technical equipment critical to sustaining DoD infrastructure and enabling digital transformation across defense components. Stewart maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in defense-sector consulting, IT modernization, and facility-related technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure mission readiness and operational continuity. Her procurement patterns show no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with WHS’s enterprise-wide needs, where specialized technical expertise and scalability take precedence over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business outreach requirements. Stewart’s primary NAICS focus areas include Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences (541712), and Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690). She regularly procures advanced electronics, mission-critical systems, engineering R&D, and high-level advisory services, demonstrating deep expertise in defense technology integration, systems modernization, and technical consulting domains essential to DoD’s operational efficiency.