Susan F Wallace

Susan F. Wallace serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to modernize federal law enforcement training infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical facilities, technical equipment, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. Her portfolio includes construction, analytical instrumentation, security systems, and infrastructure development projects essential to maintaining readiness and training efficacy for federal law enforcement personnel. Wallace maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc., reflecting a focus on specialized construction, maintenance, and equipment supply capabilities. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in delivering durable, mission-aligned solutions, often requiring rigorous performance validation and compliance with federal safety and security standards. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on broad competition, with 75% of awards issued as open competitions. She actively supports small business participation, with approximately 18% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside targeted opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency. Wallace’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). She specializes in acquiring infrastructure upgrades, forensic and detection equipment, site development materials, and integrated security systems critical to training environments, exhibiting deep technical familiarity with federal law enforcement operational requirements.