Stephannie Poole

Stephannie Poole serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA5570 501 CSW RCO, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining operational readiness at Air Force installations and remote operating locations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-enabling services and equipment, including facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, and specialized electronic systems essential to base operations. Her portfolio supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize and maintain core installation capabilities through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting practices, ensuring that personnel and mission systems remain fully resourced and functional. Poole cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging manufacturers of aeronautical and electronic systems, as well as specialized service providers in building finishing and technical maintenance. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with firms possessing technical expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, secure communications hardware, and facility support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure mission-critical requirements are met with quality and accountability. Poole’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes best value through competitive bidding rather than mandated set-asides, ensuring the Air Force receives the most capable solutions available in the marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical and navigation systems, with significant activity in 334419 for electronic components and 238390 for specialized building finishing. This reflects deep expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware for airfield operations, security systems, and facility infrastructure, demonstrating a technical command over defense-specific procurement domains and a commitment to acquiring high-reliability systems for operational environments.