Susan Cortes-Shrank

Susan Cortes-Shrank serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while supporting mission-critical supply chains. Her acquisitions primarily involve pharmaceutical and medical wholesale distribution services, requiring precise technical evaluation and risk mitigation in high-regulation environments. She works closely with program managers, logistics teams, and legal advisors to align procurement outcomes with public health objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Cortes-Shrank maintains a vendor ecosystem centered on wholesale distributors and pharmaceutical manufacturers with demonstrated capacity to meet stringent quality, compliance, and supply chain integrity standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with robust GSA schedules, ISO certifications, and FDA-regulated manufacturing capabilities. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and accountability in all award decisions. Cortes-Shrank’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified suppliers, particularly in sectors where specialized manufacturing or distribution expertise is limited. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach supports equitable access by leveraging open solicitations that enable all eligible firms to compete on technical merit and operational capability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Merchant Wholesalers) and NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in the procurement of prescription medications, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, and related medical supplies. She specializes in acquiring products subject to strict regulatory oversight, cold chain logistics, and batch traceability requirements, demonstrating technical fluency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA compliance, and pharmaceutical supply chain security protocols.