Stefanie DePriest

Stefanie DePriest serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4417 1 Socons within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize airpower infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for advanced communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational resilience and secure, next-generation air operations. DePriest routinely handles complex, technical solicitations requiring specialized engineering and installation expertise, primarily in support of airfield and command-and-control environments. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for their proven capabilities in delivering mission-enabling infrastructure solutions, particularly in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems critical to facility sustainment. DePriest fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships, emphasizing technical compliance, timely delivery, and adherence to defense-grade specifications. DePriest demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her procurements structured as set-asides under the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program. This deliberate focus ensures equitable access to federal opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs and aligns with Department of the Air Force mandates to strengthen diversity in the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic, data-informed approach to maximizing small business participation while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—where she manages specialized contracts for HVAC integration, environmental control systems, and facility infrastructure upgrades essential to maintaining operational readiness at expeditionary and garrisoned air bases. Her technical expertise lies in ensuring these systems meet military environmental standards and integrate seamlessly with secure communications and defense infrastructure.