Stephanie Barfield

Stephanie Barfield serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and aerospace technology domains. She plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology systems, including naval platforms, advanced communications equipment, and precision navigation and sensing instruments, reflecting a strong alignment with national security and defense modernization priorities. Barfield cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of industrial contractors, including prime manufacturers and specialized subsystem suppliers in the shipbuilding and defense electronics sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant ITAR and DFARS compliance capabilities, as well as those with proven experience in ruggedized hardware and mission-critical system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and supplier readiness, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 95.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition and technical capability over socioeconomic targeting. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 4.3% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small manufacturers. Barfield’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 334511 (Aeronautical and Nautical System Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in maritime systems, secure communications, and precision guidance technologies. She routinely procures complex, engineered solutions requiring rigorous testing, certification, and sustainment, positioning her at the intersection of defense industrial base policy and advanced systems acquisition.