Stephen Palmer

Stephen Palmer serves as a Contracting Officer, operating in a secondary role to support the agency's procurement mission. He is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations across a diverse portfolio of requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong commitment to small business participation. Nearly half of the procurement activity is designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides, with a further portion of acquisitions competed under the 8(a) program. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and aerospace sectors. The primary focus is on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, complemented by a significant emphasis on aircraft manufacturing and the production of aeronautical and nautical navigation and guidance systems. Additional technical expertise extends to specialized roofing contracts and the procurement of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment.