Stephen E Echelberger

Stephen E. Echelberger serves as a Contract Specialist within the 460th Contracting Squadron (FA2543) of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical Air Force infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction, facility systems, and related support services. Echelberger ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with mission-critical facility readiness goals, particularly in the areas of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning installations. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the available data, Echelberger’s contracting patterns suggest collaboration with a diverse pool of vendors, including general contractors, specialty trades, and manufacturing firms capable of delivering high-quality, compliant building systems. His working relationships are characterized by adherence to competitive solicitation practices and a preference for transparent, performance-based contract structures that promote accountability and quality outcomes. Echelberger demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are currently reflected, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337211 (Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing) and 337214 (Office Furniture, Except Wood Manufacturing), indicating a specialized expertise in procuring durable, mission-appropriate furnishings for administrative and operational spaces. This technical domain requires precise specification development, material compliance validation, and coordination with facility planners to ensure furniture systems meet federal standards for safety, ergonomics, and long-term sustainment.