Steven Stocking

MSgt Steven Stocking serves as a Contracting Officer for W7NF Uspfo Activity Miang 127 under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to military installation readiness. His portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and modernization of airfields, utilities, and institutional buildings, ensuring compliance with DoD standards for operational sustainability and environmental resilience. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and closeout—primarily for design-build, renovation, and repair projects under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His work directly enables the Army’s mission to sustain base infrastructure for training, logistics, and force projection. MSgt Stocking collaborates extensively with small and medium-sized contractors specializing in facility systems, with a strong emphasis on local and regional vendors capable of rapid response and military-compatible construction practices. He maintains consistent working relationships with firms experienced in military-grade specifications, including those with prior DoD installation experience and familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria. His procurement approach prioritizes vendor reliability, safety compliance, and the ability to operate in active-duty environments, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and adaptive project management. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, MSgt Stocking consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 83% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and other disadvantaged vendor programs, aligning with Department of the Army goals to expand equitable access to federal opportunities. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Army’s evolving infrastructure needs while fostering economic development in surrounding communities. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with significant activity in electrical (238210) and roofing (238160) systems. He specializes in procuring integrated facility services that enhance energy efficiency, structural integrity, and mission-critical uptime across Army installations.