Stephanie L. Hebert

Stephanie L. Hebert serves as a Contract Administrator for the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for maintaining resilient, secure, and deployable communications infrastructure for air operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical systems, including secure radio networks, aircraft subsystems, and specialized cybersecurity services. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely acquisition of technical equipment and construction services essential to sustaining combat communications capabilities in austere environments. Hebert maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Branscome Operating, LLC, Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., X Cell Management Inc., and Textron Systems Corporation. These partnerships span both technical systems integration and facility support services, reflecting a balanced approach to acquiring advanced communications hardware and physical infrastructure enhancements. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in mission alignment. A defining feature of Hebert’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and small business development. Every acquisition she manages is structured to provide meaningful opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting. This focused approach ensures that mission-critical needs are met while advancing broader national objectives for inclusive economic growth. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), indicating a significant emphasis on facility upgrades and infrastructure modernization to support secure communications hubs. While the technical domain centers on physical construction, these efforts are strategically aligned to enable the deployment and protection of advanced electronic systems, making her role a vital bridge between civil works and defense communications readiness.