Sue DeCoite

Sue DeCoite serves as Assistant Buyer (Maui), supporting critical procurement operations within a federal or state-level entity focused on facility services and operational support. In this role, she manages the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for essential non-medical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission requirements. Her responsibilities include preparing procurement documentation, conducting market research, and coordinating with stakeholders to align acquisitions with operational needs. Sue specializes in low-complexity, high-volume service contracts, primarily focused on routine maintenance and custodial support functions that sustain daily agency operations. While specific contractor names are not available, Sue maintains consistent working relationships with local and regional service providers specializing in drycleaning and laundry operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, timely delivery, and service quality over complex technical specifications, fostering stable vendor partnerships with firms capable of meeting consistent, recurring demand. She engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, prioritizing efficiency and transparency in contract award processes. Sue’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among all eligible vendors rather than reserving opportunities for socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms. Her approach aligns with agency-wide directives to prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad market access in routine service acquisitions. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively centered on NAICS 812320—Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated). This specialization demonstrates deep domain expertise in managing contracts for textile care services, including pickup/delivery logistics, chemical compliance, and facility-based laundering operations. Sue’s technical understanding of industry standards and service delivery models ensures that contracted services meet hygiene, safety, and operational continuity requirements for government facilities.