Viola J. Stepetin

Viola J. Stepetin serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of acquisitions including commercial and institutional building construction, environmental remediation, medical and electrotherapeutic equipment, landscaping services, and specialized facility support systems. She applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—to ensure compliance with federal regulations and alignment with Air Force facility modernization objectives. Stepetin maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized construction, equipment, and technical services essential to installation sustainment. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and performance history, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military facility standards and rapid-response requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stepetin consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly utilizing small business set-asides to promote equitable access to DoD contracting opportunities while ensuring competitive, high-quality deliverables. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), reflecting the agency’s emphasis on installation aesthetics and environmental stewardship, alongside significant activity in commercial construction (236220), building equipment contracting (238290), dental equipment manufacturing (339114), and custom computer programming services (541511). This technical breadth underscores her expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary procurements that support both physical infrastructure and mission-enabling technologies across Air Force installations.