Deb Saumur

Deb Saumur serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to mission-ready installations. Her portfolio centers on facility construction, maintenance, and modernization, with a strong emphasis on commercial and institutional building projects, including electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific operational requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance the physical readiness of Air Force installations across the continental United States. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Deb Saumur maintains a dynamic contracting environment characterized by frequent engagement with small businesses and specialized trade contractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, performance-based contracts with a focus on skilled trades and building systems integration. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering turnkey facility upgrades, equipment installation, and maintenance services, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Deb Saumur consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively utilizes HUBZone and 8(a) programs, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among underserved communities. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to maximize small business involvement while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790), Electrical Contractors (238210), and Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312). This specialization reflects deep expertise in building systems integration, facility maintenance services, and structural components critical to Air Force infrastructure resilience and operational continuity.