Debra Kauffman

Debra Kauffman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness at military installations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maintenance, construction, and technical services essential to sustaining air base facilities, including HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects. Her work ensures timely acquisition of goods and services that uphold readiness standards, aligning with FAR and AFMAN guidelines to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions across a diverse portfolio of contracting actions. Kauffman maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex facility modernization, technical support, and specialized construction services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and proactive vendor collaboration to ensure quality and compliance across high-priority installations. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition (63.6%), Kauffman actively promotes small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.3%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (9.1%). Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for certified small businesses while maintaining mission-critical performance standards, aligning with DoD and FAR priorities for inclusive procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in technical validation and aviation support systems. She also procures industrial machinery, facility maintenance services (811219), and related wholesale distribution services, demonstrating a technical command over both physical infrastructure and specialized aviation support domains critical to Air Force operational continuity.