Stacey Little

Stacey Little serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force under FA7014, where she manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on professional services including systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to enhance technological resilience and operational efficiency, frequently overseeing contracts under FAR Part 37 for performance-based services and FAR Part 15 for negotiated procurements. Her work ensures that technical solutions meet stringent defense standards while supporting agile acquisition practices. Stacey maintains consistent contracting relationships with key partners including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach between commercial service providers and academic research institutions. She routinely engages vendors capable of delivering specialized technical expertise in defense-relevant domains, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance, compliance, and innovation. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with entities that bring both industry best practices and cutting-edge research capabilities to mission-critical programs. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with approximately half of her contracts set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. This deliberate allocation underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology defense sectors. While she does not favor specific socioeconomic categories exclusively, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a strategic effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance competition in specialized technical markets. Stacey’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), reflecting a blend of IT modernization and specialized manufacturing support. She procures advanced technical systems, cybersecurity tools, and mission-enabling infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in integrating commercial and defense-grade technologies to meet Air Force operational requirements.