Debra Bruyere

Debra Bruyere supports the Incident Procurement Logistics unit within the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Management division, where she plays a critical role in acquiring specialized equipment essential to wildland fire response operations. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for tactical fire suppression tools, aerial ignition systems, fire-resistant textiles, and durable field shelters used by National Type 2 Firefighter Crews. She ensures timely, compliant acquisition of mission-critical logistical assets that enable rapid deployment across federal, state, and tribal fire zones, aligning procurement decisions with National Interagency Fire Center standards and Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. Bruyere maintains a consistent working relationship with ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, a key vendor specializing in precision-engineered pumping and fluid delivery systems tailored for wildfire operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract management to ensure equipment reliability under extreme environmental conditions. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized, field-deployable systems and engages in pre-solicitation outreach to align technical specifications with operational needs. Her procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business set-aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of her acquisitions designated for total small business participation. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community, particularly among firms capable of meeting the stringent performance demands of wildland firefighting logistics. Bruyere’s primary focus lies within NAICS 333914, which encompasses the manufacturing of measuring, dispensing, and pumping equipment—specifically systems engineered for fire suppression fluid delivery, fuel transport, and portable water handling. Her technical expertise centers on the procurement of high-pressure, corrosion-resistant, and field-maintainable pumping apparatuses critical to mobile fire response units, demonstrating deep familiarity with the engineering and operational requirements of wildland firefighting equipment.