Stacey Stewart

Stacey Stewart serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8134 Aflcmc Wlk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airborne command, control, and communication systems, with primary focus on the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center and other executive special-mission aircraft. In this role, Stewart manages complex acquisition programs involving aircraft modifications, avionics integration, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring operational readiness of national security platforms. Her work spans full lifecycle contracting—from requirements definition through contract award and performance management—supporting the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, secure, and survivable airborne communication assets for national leadership. Stewart maintains a primary working relationship with THE BOEING COMPANY, a principal systems integrator for advanced airborne platforms, and engages with a select base of specialized defense contractors capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace components and mission system upgrades. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, quality assurance, and compliance with stringent DoD security and reliability standards, particularly for nuclear command and control systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stewart consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 64% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, ensuring diverse suppliers contribute to mission-critical capabilities while meeting socioeconomic contracting goals. Her procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting demand for precision-engineered airframe components, environmental control systems, and specialized mechanical subsystems. She also frequently procures overhead crane systems and metal heat treatment services critical to aircraft maintenance and modification, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and sustainment domains.