Stephanie A. Fringer

Stephanie A. Fringer serves as a Contract Manager at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages complex acquisitions for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to pilot readiness, surveillance, and tactical communications. Her portfolio spans engineering, software development, and aerospace systems procurement, aligning directly with the Department of the Air Force’s strategic imperatives for operational readiness and technological superiority. Fringer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a preference for joint ventures and specialized service providers with deep domain expertise in defense aviation systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, integrated logistics support, and systems engineering solutions, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical capabilities under stringent DoD compliance standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—87.5%—are conducted as full and open competitions, she demonstrates a targeted commitment to small business participation through a consistent 12.5% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to leverage the specialized capabilities of veteran-owned firms while maintaining broad market competition and mission effectiveness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include engineering services (541330), custom computer programming (541511), computer systems design (541512), and aeronautical system manufacturing (334511), underscoring her expertise in procuring integrated avionics, simulation platforms, mission-critical software, and digital command systems. Fringer’s work centers on delivering secure, interoperable, and scalable solutions that enhance the Air Combat Command’s tactical advantage in contested environments.