Susan Apter

Susan Apter serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical acquisitions aligned with agency objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on technical and scientific consulting engagements. Apter’s work supports the efficient deployment of expert advisory services essential to operational decision-making and program execution. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors specializing in technical consulting and support services. She maintains a vendor ecosystem that includes both large professional services firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized expertise in scientific, engineering, and analytical domains. Her approach emphasizes competitive solicitation practices and clear performance metrics to ensure accountability and value delivery. Apter demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.9% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and best-value outcomes. However, she actively supports small business participation, with roughly 9.1% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures both competition and socioeconomic goals are met without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541690—Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services—indicating a deep specialization in procuring expert advisory services related to research, analysis, and technical problem-solving. A secondary focus on NAICS 811219 reflects occasional procurement of specialized repair and maintenance services for technical equipment. Her domain expertise lies in acquiring high-caliber professional services that support complex operational, analytical, and scientific missions across federal programs.