Susan E. Ruzicka

Susan E. Ruzicka serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick office, part of the U.S. Army’s Department of Defense research and development enterprise. She manages complex acquisitions supporting soldier systems innovation, focusing on advanced instrumentation, laboratory services, and mission-critical technical solutions that enhance warfighter readiness. Her portfolio centers on high-precision analytical equipment, biotechnology R&D, and specialized testing services essential for battlefield medical and protective systems. Ruzicka ensures alignment with DoD modernization priorities by facilitating timely, compliant contract actions that bridge cutting-edge science with operational field requirements. Her primary contractor relationships include EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, laboratory infrastructure, and technical consulting services. Ruzicka maintains a strategic, long-term contracting pattern with these vendors, leveraging their expertise in custom instrument development and mission-specific test protocol execution. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven capabilities in defense-relevant technical domains, often requiring security clearances and experience with classified or controlled environments. Ruzicka’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 91.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation remains secondary, she consistently supports Total Small Business Set-Asides (5.9%) and Women-Owned Small Business awards (2.9%), demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), with significant activity in biotechnology R&D (541714) and scientific consulting (541690). She regularly acquires custom diagnostic tools, environmental monitoring systems, flame-resistant material testers, and field-deployable analytical platforms—reflecting deep expertise in defense life sciences and soldier-centric instrumentation development.