Susan Hashemi

Susan Hashemi serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airpower readiness through the acquisition of high-precision aerospace and defense systems. She manages complex contracts for laboratory-grade analytical instrumentation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems critical to flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her work ensures the operational integrity of mission-critical aerospace platforms by securing technically rigorous, compliant, and timely procurements aligned with Air Force lifecycle requirements. Hashemi maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor specializing in precision instrumentation and calibration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven technical expertise in aerospace-grade equipment, while also fostering long-term vendor partnerships that ensure supply chain reliability and technical support for sensitive instrumentation. She engages primarily with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications and delivering certified calibration, maintenance, and integration services. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 48% of awards issued without set-asides and 44% allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both capability and socioeconomic objectives in contract award decisions. Hashemi’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and 488190 for air transportation support activities, underscoring her technical specialization in aerospace testing and maintenance systems. She procures advanced electrotherapeutic devices, environmental sensors, and precision measurement tools used in flight data analysis and ground-based diagnostics, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-critical instrumentation and systems integration.