Deborah R Struebing

Deborah Struebing serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she plays a critical role in managing the acquisition of specialized maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant government-owned vessels. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD regulations and operational readiness goals. She routinely handles complex acquisitions for shipboard systems including propulsion, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and industrial repair infrastructure, supporting the sustained operational capability of the Military Sealift Command’s logistics fleet. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Struebing maintains active partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in naval engineering, mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance services. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach, engaging both large-tier defense contractors and qualified small businesses to meet technical demands while fostering competition and innovation across the supply base. She consistently prioritizes performance-based contracting and leverages performance metrics to ensure service quality and mission effectiveness. Struebing demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with the majority of her acquisitions structured as non-set-aside procurements (72.1%), yet she actively supports socioeconomic programs through Total Small Business Set-Asides (25.6%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (2.3%). Her contracting approach reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation while maintaining compliance with FAR Part 19 and DoD small business goals. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in vessel maintenance, mechanical system overhauls, and precision fabrication. She frequently procures specialized components for marine propulsion, industrial control instrumentation, and electrical subsystems, underscoring her proficiency in complex maritime industrial procurement.