Susan Bryant

Susan Bryant serves as the primary contracting lead for Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical marine logistics, ship repair, and naval sustainment services. She plays a central role in ensuring operational readiness by managing complex procurements that support the maintenance, modernization, and deployment of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Her portfolio includes high-priority contracts for shipyard services, deep-sea freight transport, and specialized marine equipment, requiring deep technical knowledge of naval engineering standards and maritime supply chain requirements. Bryant’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain fleet availability through timely, compliant, and performance-driven contracting. She maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for fuel and maritime logistics, Vigor Marine LLC for ship repair and dry-dock services, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for technical and systems integration support, and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for mission-critical fabricated metal components. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance with naval specifications, and proven performance in high-stakes maritime environments. She also engages with niche providers such as the Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic analysis services that inform procurement planning. Bryant’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 23.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a modest but intentional 1.9% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her approach balances operational urgency with socioeconomic goals, ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to naval sustainment opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus centers on shipbuilding and repair (336611), with significant activity in fabricated metal products (332999), industrial valve manufacturing (332911), and switchgear apparatus production (335313). She specializes in procuring engineered components and systems that meet rigorous naval standards, demonstrating expertise in marine mechanical systems, corrosion-resistant materials, and integrated vessel support infrastructure.