Debra L. Saumur

Debra L. Saumur serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management for facility-related acquisitions, including commercial and institutional construction, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and electrical installations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain mission-ready facilities that support operational readiness and base resilience. While specific contractor names are not available, Saumur maintains a dynamic network of vendors specializing in construction, building systems integration, and facility maintenance services. Her contracting patterns reflect collaboration with both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments and promoting performance-based contracting methodologies. She actively engages with vendors through solicitation development, source selection, and post-award administration to ensure technical compliance and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. Saumur demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 40% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and nearly 18% designated for HUBZone firms. She also consistently includes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation and support disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her procurement approach prioritizes equitable access while maintaining rigorous standards for performance and accountability. Her primary NAICS focus includes landscaping services (561730), audio and video equipment manufacturing (334310), and other communications equipment manufacturing (334290), indicating a blend of facility maintenance and technical infrastructure support. She frequently procures integrated building systems, site development services, and specialized electronic components essential to command, control, and communication infrastructure, demonstrating expertise at the intersection of civil works and defense electronics procurement.