Crystal Sutliff

Crystal Sutliff serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio is dominated by services contracts, particularly in security and protective operations, with additional focus on technical and logistical support. Sutliff routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, utilizing performance-based acquisition methods to ensure outcomes-driven contract execution and effective vendor accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors specializing in security guard services, electrical supply distribution, and related support functions. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large-capacity service providers and qualified small businesses, emphasizing clear performance metrics, contract closeout discipline, and post-award oversight. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven operational capacity, particularly those capable of delivering scalable, nationwide services under time-sensitive requirements. Sutliff demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 96.7% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 3.3% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small business eligibility without mandating specific designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach aligns with agency-wide efficiency objectives while maintaining compliance with statutory small business participation targets. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which accounts for 76.7% of her activity, underscoring her expertise in protective services contracting. Secondary areas include electrical wholesale distribution (423610), police protection services (922120), hospitality support (721110), and physical science R&D (541712). This diverse yet targeted portfolio highlights her technical fluency in both operational and infrastructure-support domains, making her a key steward of mission-enabling acquisitions in high-demand service sectors.