Stephanie A. Shafer

Stephanie A. Shafer serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions within the textile, apparel, and related manufacturing sectors. Her work supports mission-critical supply chains by securing specialized clothing, protective gear, and textile-based equipment essential to operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing objectives. Her portfolio is characterized by a strong emphasis on domestic production capabilities and supply chain resilience. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and wholesalers specializing in apparel accessories, cut-and-sew operations, and textile finishing. She fosters partnerships with both large-scale producers and small business suppliers, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in technical textile applications and compliance with federal performance standards. Her approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements that ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery. Shafer demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with approximately 18.2% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her awards are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals an intentional effort to expand economic opportunity and enhance competition within the textile and apparel manufacturing base. She does not appear to prioritize other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, focusing instead on broad-based small business eligibility. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990 (apparel accessories) and 315210 (cut and sew apparel contractors), with significant activity in textile finishing (313310) and miscellaneous textile product manufacturing (314999). She also engages merchant wholesalers of sporting and recreational goods (423910), indicating a diverse portfolio that spans both production and distribution channels. Her technical expertise centers on functional apparel, protective textiles, and durable goods requiring compliance with military or institutional specifications.