Lucillyn C Susi

Lucillyn B. Susi serves as an Acquisition Specialist with USAID/Philippines, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements aligned with the agency’s goals of sustainable development and institutional capacity building. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—focusing on professional services that support governance, economic growth, and climate resilience. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing USAID’s strategic priorities through expert-led interventions in public administration and financial management. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Ms. Susi engages a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized technical and management services, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-impact, context-sensitive solutions in the Philippine setting. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competed, non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. She maintains collaborative relationships with service providers skilled in delivering adaptive, locally informed technical assistance. Ms. Susi demonstrates a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 12.5% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 6.3% to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while intentionally creating pathways for small, disadvantaged businesses to participate in U.S. government-funded development initiatives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on consulting, technical advisory, and capacity-building services. She also routinely procures legal services (541199), custom computer programming (541511), payroll services (541214), and management consulting (541618), underscoring her expertise in securing specialized, non-commodity support services essential to USAID’s programmatic success in the Philippines.