Shelia L. Stoddard

Shelia L. Stoddard serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4887 56 Cons Cc, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining installation infrastructure and mission-critical aviation assets. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions spanning industrial maintenance, facility construction, and specialized equipment manufacturing, ensuring the operational readiness of Air Force bases and airfield systems. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain high-reliability infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of aviation support systems and facility engineering standards. She routinely executes fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency. Stoddard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC., all of which provide specialized services in aviation component manufacturing, facility modernization, and mission-critical maintenance. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with aerospace quality standards. She actively engages contractors in pre-solicitation outreach and industry days to foster innovation and ensure requirement clarity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Stoddard consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and HUBZone Set-Asides, each accounting for 50% of her acquisition portfolio. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. She prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance workforce diversity and regional economic resilience. Her primary NAICS focus areas are 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her expertise in procuring advanced avionics, digital infrastructure, and facility upgrades essential to Air Force operations. She specializes in complex, technically demanding acquisitions requiring integration of IT systems with physical infrastructure, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both aerospace engineering and construction management domains.