Sue Gerardo

Sue A. Gerardo serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Eastern Regional Command, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to ensure contract performance integrity across defense technology lifecycles and mission-critical infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions focused on training, professional development, and technical support services that sustain operational readiness. Her work directly enables the agency’s oversight of contractor-delivered solutions in defense administration, facility security, and technical systems maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance standards. Gerardo cultivates strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized training providers, IT services firms, and educational institutions that deliver mission-aligned services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of scaling complex, performance-based service delivery across multiple defense sites. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open solicitations that prioritize technical capability and past performance over sole-source arrangements. Her procurement approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 13.3% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes equitable access for small businesses, particularly those certified under standard socioeconomic programs, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for inclusive contracting. Gerardo’s primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611310), and Other Computer-Related Services (541519), reflecting her specialization in workforce development, institutional training, and technical support solutions. She frequently procures curriculum design, instructor-led training, cybersecurity awareness programs, and systems integration support services that enhance the readiness and competence of defense personnel and contractors alike.