Stephanie L. Baker

Stephanie L. Baker serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Information Technology Division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical digital systems that support national security and immigration enforcement operations. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of case management platforms, cyber defense infrastructure, and data analytics tools essential for real-time intelligence sharing and operational decision-making. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR Part 15, primarily for complex IT services and software solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency modernization goals. Stephanie maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, firms known for delivering specialized healthcare and law enforcement IT solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors capable of integrating secure, scalable platforms into legacy environments. She engages primarily with established system integrators and software developers with proven experience in federal compliance, data interoperability, and secure cloud architectures. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.9% of her actions conducted without set-aside restrictions, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, high-capacity solutions. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic objectives. Stephanie’s primary NAICS focus is on 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her dominance in acquiring custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software for case management and analytics. She also procures computer and peripheral equipment through 423430 and specialized IT services under 541519, indicating deep expertise in enterprise software deployment, system integration, and secure data infrastructure. Her technical domain spans cybersecurity, data warehousing, and mission-critical application development within highly regulated federal environments.