Stefanie DePriest

Stefanie DePriest serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-enabling infrastructure, including advanced communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies. Her work directly supports operational resilience by ensuring timely delivery of secure, high-performance systems essential to air operations. DePriest specializes in complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical compliance with DoD standards and stringent cybersecurity controls, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategy with mission requirements. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility infrastructure, specialized construction, and systems integration supporting military installations. DePriest fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, emphasizing accountability, regulatory adherence, and responsive service delivery in high-stakes operational environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on open competition and set-asides under the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program. This dual approach ensures broad market access while actively promoting equitable participation from underserved entrepreneurs. She consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business engagement without compromising mission readiness or technical integrity. DePriest’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting her specialization in constructing and upgrading mission-critical air force facilities. She procures integrated HVAC systems, structural reinforcements, utility upgrades, and secure environmental controls tailored to defense-grade operational standards, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction codes and energy resilience requirements.