Stephanie Santos

Stephanie Santos serves as a Contract Specialist at the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton, part of the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval vessel construction and repair capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized shipbuilding components, safety systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval operational requirements. Her portfolio includes complex procurements for mechanical, electrical, and IT-enabled systems essential to submarine and surface ship readiness, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration. Stephanie maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including JO-KELL INC., HC Merchandisers, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Dumonde Group, LLC, and Tent Company of Norfolk LLC. These partnerships span a range of capabilities—from technical support and logistics to specialized manufacturing and security systems—reflecting a balanced approach to vendor engagement that prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and past performance. She fosters collaborative contracting environments that emphasize accountability and performance-based outcomes. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a strategic balance between operational urgency and socioeconomic objectives, consistently supporting small business participation without compromising mission needs. Stephanie’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 532490 (Commercial Machinery Leasing), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 561621 (Security Systems Services). Her expertise lies in acquiring engineered components, maintenance support, and integrated security solutions critical to naval shipyard operations, demonstrating specialized knowledge in maritime defense systems and industrial support services.