Susan E. Harrison

Susan E. Harrison serves as a procurement specialist focused on aerospace and defense aviation systems, managing acquisitions critical to national aviation capabilities. She is responsible for planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for aircraft engine components and auxiliary equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Her role is central to sustaining the readiness and modernization of aviation platforms, working closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with operational requirements. Harrison routinely handles complex, high-technical-risk procurements requiring rigorous source selection and performance-based contracting methodologies. Her contractor relationships are concentrated within the aerospace manufacturing sector, primarily with firms specializing in turbine engine components, flight control systems, and avionics integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with a network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and defense production experience. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities and supply chain resilience, often leveraging competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurement methods to ensure quality and timeliness. Harrison’s contracting activity demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 10.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent aerospace specifications. Her approach balances efficiency and compliance, prioritizing small business participation where technical capability and capacity align with mission needs. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in propulsion systems, turbine blades, fuel controls, and related powertrain components. A smaller portion of her work involves NAICS 336413, covering auxiliary equipment such as starters, generators, and hydraulic actuators. Harrison’s domain expertise lies in high-performance, safety-critical aerospace systems, requiring intimate knowledge of FAA and DoD technical standards, lifecycle support requirements, and configuration control protocols.