Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436 Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for facility maintenance, construction support, and specialized equipment services essential to mission-critical aircraft operations. Her work ensures the continued functionality of hangars, security systems, and auxiliary aviation infrastructure, aligning procurement activities with the squadron’s strategic imperatives for resilience and readiness. Smith specializes in negotiating and administering service-based and construction-related contracts under FAR Part 36 and Part 37, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to define performance requirements and ensure compliance with military standards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Smith maintains active partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, veteran-owned firms, and specialty contractors delivering facility services and technical support. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on competitive, transparent contracting practices, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. She routinely engages with contractors through IDIQs, task orders, and performance-based service contracts to meet dynamic installation needs. Smith demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 52% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and nearly 24% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underrepresented firms while maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability. Her primary NAICS focus is on 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction), which reflects unique facility support services tied to base morale, welfare, and recreation infrastructure. Secondary categories include hardware manufacturing, sign production, and auxiliary aircraft equipment, indicating a broad but mission-aligned procurement scope centered on sustaining the physical and operational ecosystem of Air Force installations.