Susan Daugherty

Susan Daugherty serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across specialized technical domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing primarily on professional training services and defense-related manufacturing. Her work supports the acquisition of high-integrity, mission-essential capabilities, requiring precise alignment with statutory requirements and sound risk management practices. Daugherty’s acquisitions are characterized by rigorous source selection procedures and a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting methodologies. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering specialized training curricula and precision-manufactured ammunition components. She cultivates partnerships with firms possessing the technical expertise and quality assurance systems necessary to meet stringent federal standards, often requiring ISO certifications, ITAR compliance, or defense-specific accreditations. Her approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance evaluation, and contract performance monitoring to ensure accountability and mission readiness. Daugherty’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for maximizing competition and leveraging market-wide capabilities rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, and she actively considers small business subcontracting plans as part of evaluation criteria when applicable. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), where she secures customized workforce development programs, leadership training, and compliance education services. She also regularly procures under NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), ensuring the acquisition of defense-grade munitions that meet military specifications. Her domain expertise spans instructional design, supply chain integrity for defense components, and performance-based service contracting in high-stakes operational environments.