Susan D. Dalton

Susan D. Dalton serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force strategic priorities. Her work directly enables the reliability of aviation and ground support systems essential to national defense, with a focus on procurement actions that enhance facility resilience and security posture. Dalton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in security systems integration, acoustic control solutions, and telecommunications infrastructure for military installations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering technical precision under stringent operational requirements. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by a notable 16.7% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and niche capabilities of small business contractors in support of defense readiness. Dalton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting her specialization in integrated physical security and surveillance systems. She also regularly procures flooring and facility maintenance services under NAICS 238330, along with environmental consulting and specialized industrial support services. Her technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical infrastructure sustainment, ensuring that air base facilities remain secure, functional, and aligned with evolving operational demands.