Shekinah Stephens

Shekinah Stephens serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic, part of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services that ensure operational continuity and infrastructure resilience. She manages a diverse range of contract actions—including firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity instruments—to support technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Her work directly enables the modernization of airfield systems, communications networks, and medical support capabilities critical to Air Force operational tempo. Shekinah maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure compliance and mission success. A strong advocate for socioeconomic programs, Shekinah consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between broad competition and targeted socioeconomic goals, aligning with Department of the Air Force directives on equitable access. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills), and 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), indicating a specialized interest in tactical gear, protective equipment, and related textile and manufacturing solutions. She also engages in procurement under 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers), suggesting technical expertise in both physical equipment and digital support systems for military readiness.