Toni Steptoe

Toni Steptoe serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land at Aberdeen, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain and modernize land-based military platforms through the acquisition of mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Responsible for managing contracts for advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and power control systems, Steptoe ensures timely delivery of technologies essential to command, control, and tactical operations. Their work directly enables operational readiness by bridging emerging commercial capabilities with defense requirements in high-reliability electronics and communications infrastructure. Steptoe maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized hardware, embedded systems, and mission-grade communications equipment. The contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and rapid prototyping capabilities, often involving iterative collaboration to meet evolving field requirements for land-based defense systems. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Steptoe’s procurement patterns, with 60% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to engage innovative small manufacturers and system integrators capable of delivering tailored solutions in niche technical domains. The focus on socioeconomic contracting supports broader DLA objectives to broaden the defense industrial base and foster long-term vendor development among qualified small businesses. The primary technical focus centers on NAICS 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 335910 (Battery Manufacturing). Steptoe’s portfolio consistently targets ruggedized data storage, secure radio frequency systems, and mission-critical power solutions designed for harsh operational environments, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-grade electronics procurement and systems integration.