Stephen Figueroa

Stephen Figueroa serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for defense technology and training systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting advanced engineering, research, and technical services essential to modernizing military training infrastructure, including live-fire simulations, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms. His work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions aligned with Army modernization priorities. Figueroa specializes in performance-based, requirements-driven procurements governed by FAR and DFARS, with a focus on R&D and engineering services contracts. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense technology providers with proven expertise in systems integration, modeling and simulation, and advanced engineering support. Figueroa’s procurement approach emphasizes technical competency, past performance, and compliance with defense standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in mission-critical deliverables. His contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with approximately 90.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations. The remaining 9.1% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising technical requirements. While socioeconomic set-asides are not the primary mechanism, he ensures small businesses are competitively considered within the broader procurement landscape. Figueroa’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), accounting for two-thirds of his portfolio, and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which drives the remainder. He routinely acquires services related to systems engineering, technical analysis, simulation development, and defense R&D, supporting the Army’s mission to integrate cutting-edge technologies into live and virtual training environments. His expertise centers on mission-critical defense systems requiring rigorous compliance, technical innovation, and interoperability with existing military architectures.