Stacy Wactor

Stacy Wactor serves as a key procurement professional within the NASA Shared Services Center, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain advanced scientific operations through strategic acquisitions of high-precision instrumentation, specialized software, and mission-critical engineering services. Responsible for managing complex contract actions across enterprise-wide support functions, Wactor facilitates the acquisition of technical solutions that enable NASA’s research, data analysis, and space exploration capabilities. Their work centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of mission-enabling technologies, with a focus on analytical systems, laboratory equipment, and computational infrastructure essential to NASA’s scientific endeavors. Wactor maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including NEXTROW INC and PENN OAK SERVICES LLC, both of which provide specialized technical services and support for NASA’s operational needs. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in niche aerospace and laboratory domains, often involving customized system integration, maintenance, and technical support. The contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established contractors with proven capability in delivering high-reliability solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. While the majority of procurements (74.8%) are conducted without set-asides, Wactor demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-quarter of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building within the small business community, particularly among firms capable of supporting NASA’s advanced technical requirements. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS codes related to analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516), software and computer services (541519), and precision measurement device manufacturing (334519), underscoring expertise in procuring high-performance scientific equipment and supporting digital infrastructure critical to data-driven space missions.