Debbie A Lester

Debbie A. Lester serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through efficient, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Her acquisitions primarily involve professional and administrative support services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and competitive procedures under FAR Part 15. She routinely handles task and delivery order contracts, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, and simplified acquisitions for non-personal services. Debbie works with a diverse range of vendors providing specialized support services, including telephone answering, contact center operations, security systems, translation, and management consulting firms. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate operational reliability and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages both small and large businesses capable of delivering high-quality, scalable services under performance metrics and quality assurance surveillance plans. Debbie’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with agency requirements that demand broad market access and minimal restrictions on bidder eligibility. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561421 (Telephone Answering Services), 561422 (Telemarketing and Contact Centers), 561621 (Security Systems Services), 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), and 541611 (Management Consulting). These categories reflect her expertise in procuring mission-critical administrative, operational, and linguistic support services essential to agency communications, security, and public engagement functions.