Deborah Sparks

Debbie F. Sparks serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across aviation support, aerospace manufacturing, and professional technical services. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts requiring specialized technical expertise, particularly in air transportation support, flight training, and aircraft component manufacturing. She works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with operational needs, emphasizing timely delivery, performance accountability, and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized aviation and engineering services. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting principles, encouraging innovation and responsiveness through clear statement of work development and rigorous evaluation criteria. Her approach prioritizes transparency and competitive fairness, facilitating robust market participation across multiple tiers of the supply chain. Debbie demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 21% of her awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) at 2.1%. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively promotes small business participation through targeted outreach and appropriate use of set-aside authorities, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), each representing over 24% of her activity. She also regularly procures flight training services (611512) and professional engineering services (541330), reflecting deep expertise in aviation systems, technical support infrastructure, and specialized technical consulting. Her domain knowledge spans aerospace logistics, aircraft maintenance support, and operational training systems, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and contractual execution in the aviation sector.