Stephanie Beauchamp

Stephanie Beauchamp serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s RDK division (FA9451), where she plays a critical role in executing complex research and development acquisitions to advance national security technologies. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily supporting high-priority programs in directed energy, electro-optics, laser systems, and advanced instrumentation. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with the RDK’s mission to deliver next-generation aerospace capabilities through innovation in physical and engineering sciences. Beauchamp collaborates with a diverse array of defense contractors, research institutions, and technology developers specializing in laser vulnerability analysis, optical sensing, and high-energy system integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing deep technical expertise in classified and unclassified R&D environments, fostering partnerships with both established defense primes and agile small technology innovators. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous technical due diligence, iterative requirements refinement, and close coordination with government scientists and engineers to ensure contractual deliverables meet mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on maximizing technical competitiveness and access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations. Beauchamp’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she sources advanced R&D services in laser physics, photonic systems, sensor development, and high-fidelity modeling and simulation. Her domain expertise centers on enabling breakthrough capabilities in air dominance through cutting-edge scientific and engineering solutions.