Theresa Derby

Theresa RA Derby serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facility construction, electrical systems, HVAC, and related operational support services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. She routinely handles complex contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on commercial and institutional building projects that directly support Air Force operational continuity. Theresa cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, including general contractors, specialty trades, and technology integrators, to deliver mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for qualified firms with proven experience in military facility modernization, particularly those capable of rapid deployment and adherence to stringent DoD construction standards. She fosters transparent, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and regulatory compliance. Theresa demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 43% of her acquisitions structured as small business set-asides, including a significant share allocated to HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her consistent use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms while maintaining competitive rigor in source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 334290 and 334310 (communications and audiovisual equipment manufacturing), and 561730 (landscaping services), reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to facility sustainment. She specializes in acquiring integrated systems that support both physical infrastructure and mission-enabling technologies, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense facility modernization and operational readiness requirements.