Stephanie J. Puryear

Stephanie Puryear serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain the agency’s mission-critical infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity services, ensuring the reliable operation of IT systems that underpin Social Security benefit delivery. Her work directly supports modernization initiatives, facility maintenance, and administrative service procurement, aligning closely with the agency’s priorities of security, efficiency, and public trust. Puryear typically handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical rigor and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Puryear maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and ColorID, LLC. These partnerships span IT solutions, facility systems integration, construction services, and specialized identity management technologies. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and adherence to technical specifications, often resulting in multi-year task orders and delivery orders under blanket purchase agreements. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in federal compliance, cybersecurity frameworks, and mission-critical system deployment. Puryear’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting patterns demonstrate a focus on capability-driven selection rather than socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for high-assurance technical solutions. Her approach prioritizes vendor performance history, technical qualifications, and past performance over socioeconomic categorization. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 519130 (Other Information Services), reflecting deep engagement with custom software development and digital service platforms. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) and 333316 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), indicating expertise in integrated IT systems, cybersecurity tools, and specialized equipment supporting agency operations. Her domain knowledge centers on federal IT modernization, identity verification systems, and secure infrastructure procurement.