Debbie Spangler

Debbie E. Spangler serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across a specialized portfolio of aviation and support services. She plays a critical role in executing agency acquisition strategies by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR Part 19 socioeconomic programs and competitive bidding procedures. Her acquisitions primarily involve flight training, facilities support, and niche aerospace services, requiring deep technical understanding of operational requirements and risk mitigation in mission-critical environments. Spangler ensures all procurements are structured to maximize competition, transparency, and value while adhering to statutory obligations. While specific contractor names are not available, Spangler routinely engages with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, medium-sized service providers, and specialized manufacturers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisitions and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) instruments, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. She actively encourages responsiveness from firms capable of delivering tailored solutions in highly regulated aviation and technical support domains. Spangler demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards directed toward set-aside programs—primarily Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and HUBZone contracts. Her consistent use of these socioeconomic tools supports workforce development and economic growth in underserved communities. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her deliberate allocation to small and HUBZone-certified firms underscores a strategic alignment with national procurement equity goals. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting expertise in aviation education and simulator-based instruction. She also frequently procures facilities support services (561210), engineering services (541330), and specialized manufacturing of measuring and control devices (334519), indicating a technical proficiency in both operational and industrial domains. Spangler’s work ensures that mission-critical aviation and support capabilities are acquired through competitively awarded, compliant contracts that meet stringent performance standards.