Debra E. Chapman

Debra E. Chapman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (15F067), where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical goods and services that support forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. Her work directly enables the FBI’s strategic priorities in modernizing laboratory capabilities and enhancing cyber-enabled investigative tools. She handles a diverse portfolio of procurements spanning technical training, specialized equipment, and facility systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contract outcomes with national security objectives. Chapman maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which supply law enforcement-grade equipment and operational support systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in delivering durable, compliant, and field-tested solutions. While she engages with a limited number of primary contractors, her process emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and adherence to federal standards for evidence-handling and secure communications hardware. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among qualified small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering training, technical support, and specialized equipment services. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a strong alignment with broader socioeconomic contracting goals. Chapman’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Training (611420) and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), underscoring her role in building workforce competency in digital forensics and investigative technologies. She also procures plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning services (238220) and computer equipment distribution (423430), indicating a broad operational footprint that supports both mission-critical labs and facility infrastructure. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technical training, equipment procurement, and facility support services essential to FBI’s forensic and cyber operations.