Susan Gonzalez

Susan Gonzalez serves as a procurement specialist within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to equip federal law enforcement personnel with mission-critical infrastructure and services. She manages the acquisition of facilities, equipment, and support services essential to modernizing training environments, enhancing operational readiness, and maintaining secure, reliable communications and detection systems. Her portfolio includes contracts for physical infrastructure upgrades, recreational and logistical support assets, and environmental compliance services, all aligned with the evolving needs of federal law enforcement training programs. Gonzalez maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized vendors capable of delivering custom-built training facilities, maintenance and sanitation services, construction materials, tactical equipment, and marine vessels for water-based law enforcement drills. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who understand the unique operational demands of federal training environments. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a smaller but consistent allocation to HUBZone firms. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her office actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity and promote economic opportunity within the defense and public safety supply chain. Gonzalez’s primary NAICS focus areas include Correctional Institutions (922140), reflecting procurement for detention and holding infrastructure used in training, and Remediation Services (562910), supporting environmental compliance at training sites. She also routinely procures services under Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990) for simulated training environments and Septic Tank and Related Services (562991) to maintain on-site sanitation systems, showcasing a nuanced understanding of the logistical and environmental demands of large-scale federal training operations.