Stacey L Hughes

Stacey L. Hughes serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition initiatives across technical and support services domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, and oversees the full lifecycle of contract award and administration. Her portfolio centers on engineering services and specialized technical support, aligning with agency missions that require precision, innovation, and regulatory adherence. She routinely handles performance-based, fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, emphasizing outcome-driven requirements and robust source selection processes. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Stacey maintains a broad network of vendors engaged in engineering, aviation support, and information technology services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven technical capabilities, alongside active engagement with qualified small businesses. She fosters transparent, fair, and competitive bidding environments, encouraging vendor participation through clear solicitation language and timely communication throughout the acquisition cycle. Stacey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 89.5% of her awards issued under full and open competition and 10.5% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes small business inclusion through targeted outreach and structured set-asides, consistently leveraging the Small Business Administration’s programs to promote equitable access. Though no other set-aside categories are currently dominant in her portfolio, her approach reflects a deliberate effort to expand small business participation without compromising acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she acquires technical design, systems integration, and analytical support. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 488190 (Air Transportation Support) and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), indicating expertise in aviation systems, software development, and mission-critical IT solutions. Her technical domain knowledge spans infrastructure modernization, aerospace support systems, and customized software applications, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in high-complexity technical environments.