Debra Willard

Debra Willard serves as a Contracting Officer, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring regulatory compliance in the procurement of goods and services. In this role, she facilitates the agency's mission by overseeing the solicitation, negotiation, and administration of contracts to meet operational requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a notable commitment to small business participation. While a majority of acquisitions are categorized as No Set-Aside, a significant portion of procurement activity is directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides. Her procurement activity demonstrates a strong technical focus on the medical and laboratory sectors. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of medical laboratory services, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing. Additionally, her portfolio includes procurement related to surgical appliances and supplies, as well as petroleum refineries.