Deserae Long

Deserae Long supports the procurement mission of the 0409 Aq Hq Contract under the Department of the Army, managing complex acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. Responsible for executing facility maintenance, infrastructure modernization, and specialized equipment servicing contracts, Long ensures critical military infrastructure—including airfields, utilities, and logistical facilities—remains mission-ready across Europe and other deployed environments. Her acquisitions span construction, engineering services, and technical support, requiring deep coordination with international and domestic vendors to meet stringent DoD standards for durability, safety, and compliance. Long maintains strategic relationships with a select group of international contractors, including ING. LUDWIG FREITAG ELEKTRO-GMBH & CO. KG, APC AG, and BFRENCH CONSULTING LLC, reflecting a reliance on specialized European engineering and technical service providers with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements focused on high-complexity, low-volume procurements requiring technical precision and regulatory alignment with NATO and U.S. Army engineering codes. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability and technical competence over volume, favoring established vendors with demonstrated capability in austere environments. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all awards are competed without restriction under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven procurement strategy that prioritizes technical suitability and operational necessity over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring the most capable providers—regardless of business size or certification—are selected based on merit and performance history. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), indicating significant investment in support services for military families and installation personnel, alongside specialized acquisitions in prefabricated metal building manufacturing (332311), security systems (561621), and heavy-duty truck manufacturing (336120). This blend underscores a dual emphasis on human services infrastructure and hardened physical assets critical to sustaining garrison operations in high-threat or remote theaters.