Steve. C. Stone

Steven C. Stone serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain Army installations and deployed forces. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. He specializes in securing critical logistical, hospitality, and administrative support services essential to force readiness and personnel welfare, with a focus on IT systems, facility construction, and lodging operations that directly support garrison and expeditionary environments. Stone maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of vendors, including small businesses and large prime contractors capable of delivering complex, integrated services. He works closely with firms experienced in IT infrastructure modernization, facility maintenance, and transient lodging management, fostering partnerships that emphasize performance-based outcomes and contract compliance. His procurement approach prioritizes clarity in statement of work development and rigorous evaluation of technical and past performance criteria to ensure mission-critical requirements are met. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Stone consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 60% of his portfolio allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining competitive rigor and value for the government. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where he procures enterprise IT solutions, network support, and cybersecurity-enabled systems. He also regularly manages acquisitions under NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction and NAICS 721110 for hotel and lodging services, demonstrating expertise in both technical and facility-based procurement domains critical to sustaining Army operations.