De'Chelle D. DuBose

De’Chelle D. DuBose serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force capabilities through strategic acquisition of professional and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational readiness goals. Her work bridges technical requirements with acquisition execution, facilitating the delivery of high-integrity solutions through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. DuBose maintains consistent relationships with leading providers including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a blend of industry expertise and academic research collaboration. She engages with contractors offering specialized services in computer facilities management, analytical support, and technical consulting, often requiring advanced clearance levels and domain-specific knowledge. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions to complex defense challenges. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy supports broad market access while ensuring robust small business participation, particularly among firms qualified to deliver high-value professional and technical services in defense-critical domains. DuBose’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Professional Organizations (813920), and—unusually for a defense context—Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310) and Therapeutic Services (621340), suggesting a unique intersection of IT infrastructure, organizational support, and specialized technical staffing needs. Her acquisitions consistently target integrated service ecosystems that support command, control, and mission analytics across Air Force operations.