Debra Bouchard

Debra M. Bouchard serves as a Project Manager within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 9, where she leads the planning, execution, and oversight of mission-critical professional, scientific, and technical service acquisitions. In this role, she ensures alignment with GSA’s strategic objectives to enhance federal operational efficiency through digital transformation and infrastructure resilience. She routinely manages complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on IT modernization, systems integration, and facility support services that sustain federal workforce productivity and public service delivery. Debra collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in information technology and facilities management, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in cloud-enabled services, cybersecurity support, and managed IT infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure mission readiness and service quality. Debra’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic categorization. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and compliant with all federal socioeconomic requirements, ensuring fair access for all eligible vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems analysis, and IT consulting, alongside NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), which includes data center operations, network monitoring, and infrastructure support. Her technical domain expertise centers on enterprise IT environments, digital service delivery, and mission-critical systems that underpin federal agency operations.