Susan Budman

Susan Budman serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical supply chain objectives. Her acquisitions primarily support food distribution and processing needs, focusing on efficient, transparent, and competitively awarded contracts that align with agency operational requirements. She routinely handles complex commercial item procurements under FAR Part 12 and manages both sealed bid and negotiated contracts to meet timely delivery benchmarks. While specific contractor names are not available, Susan maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of suppliers, including large-scale wholesale distributors and specialized food manufacturers. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor performance accountability, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-volume, consistent-quality goods under strict regulatory and safety standards. She engages with suppliers across multiple tiers of the supply chain, ensuring reliable service delivery and adherence to federal food safety and labeling requirements. Susan’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on maximizing market access and leveraging broad competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures equitable opportunity for all qualified vendors, maintaining compliance with FAR Part 19 while prioritizing value and reliability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting expertise in bulk food distribution, and NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), indicating involvement in specialty food products and value-added processing. She specializes in acquiring perishable and non-perishable food items for institutional use, requiring deep knowledge of food safety protocols, cold chain logistics, and packaging compliance standards.