Steve Godby

Steve Godby serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on aerospace systems and custom software development. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective delivery of mission-critical capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of aircraft subsystems, avionics components, and bespoke computer programming services, requiring deep technical understanding of defense and aviation industry standards. Godby works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, structure solicitation documents, and evaluate proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures, ensuring acquisitions align with agency objectives and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Godby’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized aerospace components and software solutions. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to quality assurance protocols. He maintains a structured approach to vendor evaluation, emphasizing competitive bidding and transparent source selection processes to foster fair market access and performance accountability. Godby exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.3% of his contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to market competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to national defense and aviation technology initiatives. His primary NAICS focus areas—336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services—reflect expertise in both hardware integration and mission-critical software development. He regularly procures flight control systems, sensor interfaces, cybersecurity-enabled software, and embedded systems tailored to aerospace applications, requiring familiarity with DO-178C, MIL-STD, and ITAR/EAR compliance standards.