Stephen Hurley

Stephen Hurley serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, operating under the Department of State. In this critical overseas role, he manages the acquisition of essential services and infrastructure support necessary to sustain diplomatic operations in a high-demand, resource-constrained environment. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, utilities, security systems, and mission-critical logistics, ensuring the embassy compound remains secure, functional, and compliant with State Department standards. Hurley’s work directly enables the continuity of U.S. diplomatic presence in Vietnam by procuring reliable, locally sourced, and expeditionary solutions tailored to the unique challenges of a foreign operational setting. Hurley maintains close working relationships with a network of international and local vendors capable of delivering rapid-response services under austere conditions. He collaborates regularly with contractors specializing in facility management, environmental services, and technical support for diplomatic infrastructure, often requiring vetted, on-the-ground capabilities with proven experience in Southeast Asian operational environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, stringent compliance with security protocols, and vendor reliability over long-term engagements, fostering trust-based partnerships that prioritize mission readiness. While specific set-aside data is not available, Hurley’s procurement patterns reflect a strong alignment with Department of State directives promoting socioeconomic diversity. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, particularly when their capabilities meet the technical and geographic demands of embassy operations. His contracting strategy balances regulatory compliance with pragmatic support for U.S.-certified small firms capable of delivering essential services abroad. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to building maintenance, security systems integration, utility services, and expeditionary logistics. He regularly acquires specialized services such as potable water management, waste disposal, HVAC maintenance, and perimeter security upgrades—technical domains requiring deep familiarity with overseas infrastructure constraints and international regulatory frameworks.