Susan C. Hoover

Susan C. Hoover serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she oversees mission-critical procurement initiatives aimed at modernizing defense infrastructure and enhancing operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on facility sustainment, fire safety system upgrades, and the integration of advanced electronic and communication systems across Air Force installations. She manages a diverse range of acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, including service contracts, construction support, and maintenance of industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with defense-specific standards and cybersecurity requirements. Hoover maintains established 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 modernization, building systems integration, and specialized maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and consistent contractor accountability through robust contract administration and quality assurance protocols. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hoover consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, allocating approximately 90% of her acquisitions to small businesses, with an additional 10% targeted to HUBZone-certified firms. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic resilience within underserved communities while ensuring access to specialized, niche capabilities essential to mission success. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 238290 for other building equipment contracting, and 561720 for janitorial services, with additional emphasis on industrial laundering and broader building support services. This specialization underscores her technical expertise in sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through highly regulated, performance-driven service contracts that ensure continuity, safety, and compliance across Air Force installations.