Stephen M. Colton

Stephen C. Colton serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. His portfolio centers on securing communications infrastructure, IT systems, and professional training services essential to Air Force personnel readiness. Colton manages a diverse range of contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, with a focus on commercial items, services, and technology-enabled solutions that support secure information exchange and base sustainment. He ensures compliance with statutory requirements while aligning procurements with strategic Air Force modernization priorities. Colton maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for specialized providers in cybersecurity, communications, and office technology solutions. His contracting patterns indicate strong collaboration with firms offering niche, mission-aligned services—particularly in secure IT infrastructure, broadcast equipment, and logistics support. These partnerships are typically established through competitive solicitations, demonstrating a focus on performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability over time. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes broad small business participation, with approximately 66% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively supporting Total Small Business Set-Asides at 16.9% and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 10.2%. HUBZone and 8(a) competed set-asides each account for 3.4%, indicating a balanced, compliance-driven approach to promoting socioeconomic diversity without compromising mission needs. Colton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), which constitutes nearly half of his portfolio, followed by computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling (423430). He routinely acquires commercial-off-the-shelf software, secure communication systems, and IT-enabled training platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in digital infrastructure and information technology procurement for defense applications.