Stephenie Charlot

Stephenie Charlot serves as a Contract Specialist at Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on professional services that enable mission-critical administrative and technical functions across DoD components. Her acquisitions primarily support digital transformation initiatives, institutional consulting, and infrastructure sustainment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning with WHS’s strategic priorities in resource optimization and systems modernization. Charlot maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC., reflecting a balanced portfolio of large and small business partnerships. She engages vendors with proven expertise in administrative management, IT infrastructure, and defense-specific consulting services, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize accountability and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 65.8% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with nearly 30% of awards reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and targeted allocations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Charlot’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), underscoring her specialization in enterprise-level advisory services, IT systems support, and operational infrastructure management. She regularly procures technical consulting, systems integration, and facility optimization solutions that directly enable DoD’s institutional modernization agenda.