Deborah Sorem

Deborah Sorem serves as a Buyer at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where she plays a critical role in acquiring mission-critical technologies that advance naval aviation systems. Her procurement activities center on research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced avionics, communication systems, sensors, and software solutions essential to airborne command and control, mission planning, and electronic warfare modernization. She manages complex acquisitions across the full contract lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the integration of next-generation aerospace and maritime capabilities for operational readiness. Deborah routinely collaborates with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect her focus on high-performance engineering services, systems integration, and technical support for mission-critical platforms. Her contracting patterns indicate strong working relationships with large, established prime contractors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions under tight technical and schedule constraints. She frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in avionics architecture, embedded systems, and real-time data processing environments. Her procurement portfolio exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 98.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited, the 1.1% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 demonstrates a measured, performance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting rather than a broad-based initiative. She prioritizes technical capability and mission need over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the NAWC’s emphasis on rapid innovation and operational effectiveness. Deborah’s primary NAICS focus is on 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her central role in procuring advanced software systems for simulation, mission planning, and data analytics. She also frequently acquires products under 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment) and 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment), underscoring her technical expertise in embedded systems, signal processing, and secure computing platforms essential to modern naval aviation.