Deborah Starr

Deborah Starr 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. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across diverse technical domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex procurements for specialized equipment, security services, and laboratory instrumentation, requiring deep subject-matter expertise and meticulous contract documentation. Starr consistently applies sound acquisition strategy to balance mission needs with fiscal responsibility and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering high-precision goods and technical services. She fosters collaborative relationships with suppliers who demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and transparent evaluation criteria to ensure fair and open access to federal opportunities. Starr demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 36% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides—equally divided between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and HUBZone contracts. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities while maintaining access to qualified vendors. She does not rely heavily on other socioeconomic categories, indicating a focused preference for these two set-aside mechanisms to meet both mission and policy goals. Her procurement focus centers on five key NAICS codes, with equal weighting on Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, and Security Systems Services, alongside a smaller share for Publishing and Software Development. This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in procuring both highly regulated medical and scientific equipment and specialized security and mobility solutions, requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications, supply chain constraints, and industry standards.