Susan C. Bechtel

Susan C. Bechtel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for facility upgrades, electronic systems integration, and operational readiness enhancements, with a strong emphasis on fire safety, environmental compliance, and resilient infrastructure. Bechtel specializes in complex acquisitions involving both technical services and construction-related support, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and specialized construction services. Bechtel fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in compliance, transparency, and timely delivery of mission-supporting outcomes. Bechtel demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 25% designated as HUBZone set-asides. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, leveraging set-aside authorities to expand opportunities for qualified small entities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This approach supports broader Department of Defense goals to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561730 (Landscaping Services), 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), 811219 (Other Personal Services), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). These categories reflect her specialization in facility lifecycle support, environmental management, and non-automotive equipment maintenance—domains critical to sustaining secure, functional, and compliant Air Force installations.