Debra L. Stuart

Debra Stuart serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across specialized defense and industrial product categories. She plays a critical role in ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of mission-critical supplies aligned with federal contracting regulations, particularly under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Her portfolio centers on technical acquisitions requiring rigorous specification development, source selection, and contract administration, with a focus on manufacturing sectors vital to national security and industrial readiness. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements while fostering accountability and efficiency in the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Debra Stuart cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors capable of meeting stringent technical and quality standards in ordnance manufacturing and plastics materials production. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated capability in precision engineering, materials science, and defense-compliant production processes. She engages both large industrial manufacturers and qualified small businesses, emphasizing performance-based contracting and robust contract surveillance to ensure deliverables meet operational requirements. Debra Stuart demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent emphasis on small business participation underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for certified small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Her procurement strategy actively promotes competition among small firms while maintaining compliance with statutory goals for socioeconomic inclusion. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and NAICS 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in defense-related hardware and advanced polymer systems. She procures specialized components such as munitions casings, protective gear, and mission-critical resin-based assemblies, requiring knowledge of military specifications, material certifications, and supply chain resilience standards. Her technical acumen ensures acquisitions align with operational needs in both conventional and emerging defense domains.