Susan C. Mclaughlin

Susan C. McLaughlin serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for commercial and institutional building construction services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic facility modernization goals. Her work directly supports the maintenance and enhancement of airfield, medical, and communications facilities essential to Air Force personnel and mission execution, with a focus on delivering safe, resilient, and technologically capable environments. McLaughlin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in complex construction and facility sustainment projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and long-term vendor reliability over frequent contractor rotation, fostering stable, high-performing contract teams. Her procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness across the market, ensuring the highest standards of quality and readiness are met without restriction based on business size or certification status. McLaughlin’s primary NAICS focus is 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing the procurement of design-build, renovation, repair, and new construction services for military installations. She specializes in acquiring integrated facility systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and life-safety upgrades, demonstrating deep domain expertise in construction standards applicable to federal defense infrastructure.