Stephanie Simpson

Stephanie Simpson serves as the primary contracting lead for the Naval Special Warfare Command, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and technical services that enable elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on tactical mobility, unmanned systems integration, and specialized communications infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the command’s operational readiness goals. Her role is pivotal in translating warfighter requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that support high-stakes, low-visibility missions across maritime and littoral environments. Simpson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., each providing tailored solutions in advanced equipment fabrication, maritime vessel modification, and tactical system integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and proven performance in austere environments, often engaging firms with niche capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and field-deployable systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful 22.2% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she consistently enables small business participation through competitive small business set-asides, supporting innovation and agility in the defense supply base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing for tactical gear, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing for mission-specific surveillance systems, and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services for operational support and systems engineering. She specializes in procuring ruggedized communications hardware, maritime mobility platforms, and integrated sensor suites, demonstrating deep domain expertise in special operations technology procurement.