Salome Shushania

Salome Shushania serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing federal acquisitions within the apparel and textile sector, with a focused mandate to ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations and socioeconomic objectives. Her work centers on the execution of full and open competitions, as well as set-aside procurements under FAR Part 19 and Part 26, aligning acquisitions with national priorities for small business inclusion and local economic development. She handles a specialized portfolio of contracts for cut-and-sew apparel services, ensuring adherence to quality standards, delivery timelines, and regulatory requirements under the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and Federal Textile Regulations. While specific contractor names are not available, Shushania’s procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, with equal distribution across small business set-asides, local area set-asides, and open competitions. This indicates a deliberate strategy to foster competition while promoting equitable access for underserved market participants. Her working relationships likely include a diverse mix of small apparel contractors, local manufacturers, and possibly women-owned or HUBZone-certified firms, all aligned with the agency’s mission to support domestic production and workforce development. Shushania demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with each of the three primary set-aside categories—Total Small Business, Local Area, and No Set-Aside—accounting for one-third of her awards. This balanced distribution suggests a structured effort to meet statutory small business goals without compromising competition, and reflects an intentional alignment with FAR 19.5 and FAR 26.2 objectives to stimulate regional economic activity and broaden vendor participation. Her exclusive focus on NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) underscores deep technical expertise in textile manufacturing, garment assembly, and uniform production. She procures a range of apparel items including protective workwear, ceremonial uniforms, and specialized clothing requiring compliance with federal performance and labeling standards, demonstrating proficiency in technical specifications, material sourcing, and supply chain logistics unique to the apparel industry.