Debra Weems

Debra Weems serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force systems through strategic acquisition of professional and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission analytics, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DoD acquisition policies. Weems maintains strong, recurring relationships with leading contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced approach between commercial technical service providers and academic research partners. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements that integrate advanced engineering capabilities with agile service delivery models. These partnerships are typically structured as Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts or Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), enabling responsive support for evolving operational requirements. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over 41% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a consistent 5.9% allocation to HUBZone firms. While nearly half of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering diversity in the defense industrial base and expanding opportunities for underrepresented small businesses. Weems’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423430 (computer and software wholesale), 541330 (engineering services), and supporting categories such as communications equipment manufacturing and electrical contracting. She routinely acquires integrated IT solutions, cybersecurity tools, systems engineering support, and specialized technical infrastructure, reflecting deep expertise in modernizing Air Force enterprise systems through hybrid commercial and government-unique procurement approaches.