Nicole M. Debevoise

Nicole Debevoise serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Navy’s advanced warfighting capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) contracts, with a focus on electronic warfare systems, command and control platforms, embedded computing, and signal processing technologies. Her work directly enables the integration of cutting-edge sensor and communications systems onto surface ships and networked combat environments, ensuring alignment with Navy modernization priorities and Defense Acquisition Regulation compliance. Debevoise maintains strong working relationships with key contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships span engineering services, custom software development, specialized manufacturing, and logistics support, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity vendors and niche technical providers. She fosters collaborative contracting environments that emphasize technical precision, schedule adherence, and performance-based outcomes in high-stakes defense programs. Her procurement strategy reflects a deliberate balance between open competition and socioeconomic objectives, with 30% of her awards set aside for SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs in defense technology sectors. While the majority of her acquisitions remain unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business participation where technical capability and mission need align. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced electronics, mission-critical software, and specialized hardware for naval combat systems. She consistently sources solutions that integrate real-time data processing, secure communications, and ruggedized computing architectures tailored to maritime operational demands.