Stephanie Bellanger

Stephanie Bellanger serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement processes aligned with FAR guidelines. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on legal services procurement, where she executes competitive acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation. Bellanger’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that foster innovation while maintaining strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Bellanger consistently engages a dynamic pool of legal service providers, including law firms, legal consultants, and specialized litigation support vendors. Her procurement approach prioritizes clear statement of work development, performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability. She cultivates collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate capacity for complex legal support, including research, regulatory compliance, and policy analysis, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality and responsiveness. Bellanger maintains a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all solicitations are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This unwavering focus reflects a strategic dedication to socioeconomic goals, promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her pattern of awarding contracts solely to small businesses underscores a deliberate effort to expand market participation and strengthen the capacity of small legal service providers within the federal ecosystem. Her primary procurement specialization is centered on NAICS 541199 — All Other Legal Services — encompassing a broad range of non-litigation legal support, including administrative law services, regulatory advisory, compliance consulting, and policy drafting. Bellanger’s technical domain expertise includes navigating federal legal frameworks, understanding agency-specific statutory mandates, and structuring contracts that address evolving legal needs in a highly regulated environment.