Stephanie J. Thompson

Stephanie J. Thompson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for facility furnishings, technical systems, and specialized equipment essential to daily Air Force operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio includes procurements for durable infrastructure components, integrated support services, and niche technical systems that directly enable mission-critical environments across installations. Thompson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, partnering with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability facility solutions and logistics support tailored to military standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality assurance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven capability in meeting stringent Air Force specifications for durability and compliance. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Thompson prioritizes small business participation, with 85.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to enhance diversity and resilience in the supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories, each representing 16.7% of her activity: electronic computer manufacturing, professional and management development training, sporting and athletic goods manufacturing, office furniture (except wood) manufacturing, and musical instrument manufacturing. This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in acquiring both high-tech systems and specialized non-military-grade equipment adapted for military use, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of dual-use procurement challenges and compliance requirements.