Stephanie Gallagher

Stephanie Gallagher serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions within the apparel, textile, and medical device manufacturing sectors. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting processes for mission-critical goods, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supporting operational readiness through reliable supply chain solutions. She typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with a focus on standardized, high-volume procurements that support uniform, protective, and specialized equipment needs. Her work directly contributes to the agency’s mission of equipping personnel with durable, compliant, and functionally appropriate gear. Gallagher maintains consistent relationships with a broad base of manufacturers and contractors specializing in cut-and-sew apparel, accessory production, and surgical supply fabrication. She engages primarily with small to mid-sized domestic manufacturers, many of whom hold certifications under the Small Business Administration’s size standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive sourcing, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on quality assurance, timely delivery, and adherence to technical specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with over 80% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and occasionally leveraging HUBZone designations to promote economic development in underserved communities. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both broad market access and targeted opportunities for qualified small businesses. Gallagher’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 315990 and 315210, where she procures apparel accessories, workwear, and custom-tailored garments, alongside NAICS 339113 for surgical appliances and 313310 for finished textiles. Her domain expertise includes technical specifications for moisture-wicking fabrics, flame-resistant materials, and sterile medical-grade textiles, positioning her as a specialist in functional apparel and light manufacturing supply chains for government use.