Susan B Riley

Susan B. Riley serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. Her procurement portfolio centers on the acquisition of secure radio and wireless communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring operational resilience across expeditionary and garrisoned environments. Riley manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—aligning acquisitions with Air Force strategic priorities in cyber-enabled operations and infrastructure modernization. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., all of whom specialize in engineering, construction, and technical services for defense applications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade communications and civil engineering, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance, performance reliability, and technical adaptability. Riley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her awards designated as HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate focus on stimulating economic development in historically underserved areas. An additional 12.5% of her portfolio is allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reinforcing her dedication to broadening small business participation in defense procurement while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), where she oversees the installation and upgrade of hardened communication networks and utility infrastructure supporting air operations. She also routinely procures services under NAICS 238210 and 238220 for electrical and HVAC systems in mission-critical facilities, demonstrating deep expertise in the integration of commercial construction practices with military security and environmental standards.