Deborah A. Orr

Deborah A. Orr serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through efficient, transparent procurement practices. She primarily handles competitive and set-aside contracts for food manufacturing and agricultural products, focusing on complex requirements that demand technical precision in specification development and vendor evaluation. Her expertise lies in navigating the nuances of perishable and specialty food supply chains, ensuring deliverables meet stringent quality, safety, and shelf-life standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Orr maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in food processing, baking, and agricultural production. She engages with both large-scale manufacturers and small business suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, yet she actively cultivates relationships with small businesses to ensure equitable access to federal opportunities. Orr demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30.8% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand market access for small businesses, though no other set-aside categories—such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—are currently dominant in her portfolio. Her approach aligns with federal goals to increase small business contracting while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), followed by 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), with a minor allocation to 111998 (All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming). She specializes in acquiring ready-to-eat meals, baked goods, and value-added agricultural inputs, requiring deep technical knowledge of food safety protocols, packaging standards, and cold-chain logistics. Orr’s domain expertise ensures that procurements support nutritional, operational, and regulatory requirements across sensitive federal programs.