Stephanie L. Coppel

Stephanie L. Coppel serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical technology objectives. She specializes in complex IT services procurements, particularly those involving systems design, integration, and technical consulting, often coordinating with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with agency goals. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Stephanie consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in computer systems design services, fostering partnerships with both established industry players and emerging small businesses. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness, transparent evaluation criteria, and strong vendor engagement throughout the acquisition process, promoting long-term contractor relationships built on regulatory adherence and performance accountability. Stephanie demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic goals, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring that contracting resources are intentionally channeled to firms that meet small business size standards, regardless of other set-aside categories. Her pattern underscores a proactive dedication to broadening market access and strengthening the small business ecosystem within federal IT services. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, where she procures end-to-end solutions including software architecture, systems integration, cloud-enabled platforms, and custom application development. She possesses deep expertise in evaluating technical proposals for IT modernization initiatives, ensuring vendor capabilities align with evolving cybersecurity standards and interoperability requirements. Stephanie’s work directly supports the delivery of scalable, secure, and mission-critical computing environments through specialized, small business-led IT services.