Stephanie Dillon

Stephanie Dillon supports the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army in managing critical procurement initiatives focused on modernizing aerial and missile defense systems. She oversees the acquisition of advanced aerospace technologies, including avionics, propulsion components, and mission-critical software systems for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her role involves end-to-end contract execution—from requirements validation through award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. She specializes in complex, high-technology procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and systems integration expertise. Dillon maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with firms capable of delivering integrated aerospace solutions and mission support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders possessing proven capabilities in missile defense, sensor systems, and flight control technologies. She consistently engages vendors with deep domain expertise in military-grade systems, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure operational readiness and technological superiority across Army aviation and air defense portfolios. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 18.2% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both technical excellence and broad vendor access. Dillon’s primary technical focus lies in software publishing (NAICS 513210) and industrial control instrumentation (NAICS 334513, 334519), reflecting her specialization in mission-critical software development, real-time data systems, and embedded avionics. She frequently procures custom programming services (NAICS 541511) and specialized electrical components essential to sensor fusion, guidance systems, and battlefield communication networks, underscoring her expertise in the intersection of software, hardware, and defense systems integration.