Deborah A Baca

Deborah A. Baca serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering high-value scientific and technical services. Her portfolio primarily consists of research and development contracts requiring specialized expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences, where she navigates complex technical specifications and performance-based acquisition strategies to secure innovative solutions from qualified vendors. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors capable of supporting R&D initiatives in STEM fields. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors, emphasizing performance, compliance, and technical capability over volume-based vendor preferences. Her approach reflects a disciplined adherence to competitive procedures while maintaining flexibility to accommodate evolving scientific needs. Deborah demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on merit-based selection. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of her contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where she procures services such as applied research, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and scientific consulting. This specialization requires deep familiarity with technical proposal evaluation, intellectual property clauses, and performance metrics tied to scientific outcomes, positioning her as a subject-matter expert in science-driven federal acquisitions.