Mark Stephens

Mark Stephens serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and coordinating the procurement mission for his organization. He is responsible for overseeing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that the necessary technical components and equipment are secured to meet operational requirements. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with a very small percentage of awards directed toward small business set-asides. The agency demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted solicitations, with no set-aside requirements applied to the vast majority of its contracting activity. A minimal portion of procurement is allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Businesses. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the manufacturing of electronic and electrical components. Primary technical focus areas include other electronic component manufacturing, aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and miscellaneous electrical equipment. Additionally, his portfolio includes the procurement of motor vehicle electrical and electronic equipment and the manufacturing of fasteners such as bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers.