Stephanie M Cruz

Stephanie M. Cruz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical professional services to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and analytical support services. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. Cruz specializes in complex, high-stakes acquisitions requiring technical rigor and rigorous risk mitigation. Cruz maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, partnering with firms that deliver specialized technical expertise in research, engineering, and data analytics. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based contracts with organizations capable of providing sustained, high-caliber support across dynamic operational environments. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative engagement, clear performance metrics, and a focus on innovation in support of national defense priorities. Cruz’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the Air Force secures the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all procurements remain compliant with statutory requirements for fair and open competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 325414 (biological product manufacturing), 541219 (other accounting services), and 541519 (other computer-related services). These categories underscore her expertise in acquiring advanced technical research, data-driven analytics, and specialized IT services critical to Air Force modernization initiatives, particularly in cybersecurity, systems integration, and mission support analytics.