Stephanie Gardner

Stephanie Gardner serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical training and educational support initiatives. Her acquisitions primarily involve service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on professional development, workforce training, and educational support services. Gardner works closely with program managers and stakeholders to define clear, measurable requirements and implements sound contracting strategies that balance fiscal responsibility with operational effectiveness. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and firms specializing in instructional design, curriculum development, and learning management systems. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency, performance accountability, and adherence to FAR compliance standards. Her approach emphasizes competitive solicitation methods and clear evaluation criteria to ensure fair and open access for qualified offerors. Gardner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation without compromising competition or mission needs. Her contracting patterns show no reliance on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead prioritizing broad-based small business eligibility under the general small business category. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating deep expertise in designing and managing contracts for leadership training, workforce upskilling, and administrative support functions within educational environments. She routinely procures services such as instructor-led training, e-learning platform development, needs assessment, and performance evaluation systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in human capital development and adult learning methodologies.