Debra C. Fernandez

Debra C. Fernandez serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain operational readiness through specialized medical, technical, and demonstration equipment. Her work directly supports air force training, medical logistics, and public engagement missions by securing critical electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, and analytical laboratory systems. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on complex, high-precision equipment requiring technical evaluation and performance-based specifications. Her acquisitions ensure mission-critical capabilities remain current and interoperable across Air Force installations and demonstration teams. Fernandez maintains established relationships with core contractors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which consistently deliver specialized medical and industrial maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service support, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military standards for equipment calibration, field servicing, and rapid response. These relationships reflect a preference for proven suppliers with demonstrated expertise in aerospace and medical-grade systems. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business solutions without compromising mission-critical requirements. She actively leverages small business capabilities in technical support and equipment maintenance, aligning with DoD goals for socioeconomic diversity in the defense supply chain. Fernandez’s primary NAICS focus includes 621111 (Offices of Physicians), reflecting procurement of clinical-grade medical equipment; 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), supporting diagnostic and research systems; and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), ensuring sustainment of mission-critical hardware. Her domain expertise lies in electromedical devices, laboratory instrumentation, and industrial maintenance services critical to Air Force medical and demonstration operations.