Susan D Erickson

Susan D. Erickson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical public safety and administrative support services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and socioeconomic requirements, while advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. She typically handles complex service-based acquisitions involving security operations, IT infrastructure support, and public order initiatives, often coordinating with program managers to align contract requirements with operational needs. Her work is foundational to delivering efficient, lawful, and mission-critical services across federal domains. While specific contractor names are not available, Erickson maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple sectors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for performance-based contracting and task-order mechanisms under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of scalable, high-integrity service delivery. She consistently emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor performance evaluation in her award management practices. Erickson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach prioritizes equitable access for small businesses without relying heavily on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a broad-based strategy focused on capability and capacity rather than certification type. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand the pool of qualified small business competitors in non-traditional federal markets. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 922190 (other justice and public order activities) and 561621 (security systems services), indicating deep expertise in law enforcement support, surveillance, and protective operations. She also regularly procures computer facilities management services (541513) and administrative consulting (541611), demonstrating proficiency in IT operations and organizational efficiency services. Her technical domain spans public safety infrastructure, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and mission support services, making her a key liaison between operational units and the contracting community.