Stacie Strain

Stacie Strain serves as a primary procurement lead for the Battelle Energy Alliance–DOE Center, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and scientific support services essential to the Department of Energy’s national security and energy innovation missions. In this role, she manages complex contracting actions for high-performance research facilities, including nuclear science infrastructure, advanced materials testing systems, and energy storage R&D platforms. Her responsibilities span the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with federal regulations and DOE’s strategic modernization goals. Strain’s work directly enables the operation of mission-critical laboratories and test beds that support cutting-edge scientific discovery. Strain collaborates with a diverse array of technical contractors, including specialized engineering firms, nuclear facility modernization specialists, and scientific instrumentation providers. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions for complex research environments. She frequently engages with firms possessing DOE security clearances and experience in handling classified or sensitive research infrastructure, fostering relationships built on technical rigor, compliance, and operational reliability. While specific set-aside data is not currently available, Strain’s procurement approach demonstrates a consistent alignment with federal socioeconomic objectives. She actively seeks opportunities to incorporate small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB contractors, particularly in support services, facility maintenance, and technical staffing. Her contracting strategy prioritizes equitable access while maintaining the high standards required for national laboratory operations. Her industry focus centers on NAICS categories related to scientific research and development services, nuclear facility operations, and specialized engineering support. She routinely procures advanced instrumentation, radiation-hardened systems, cryogenic infrastructure, and cybersecurity-integrated control systems for DOE’s flagship research facilities, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of nuclear science, energy resilience, and materials characterization.