Susan J. Druschke

Susan J. Druschke serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rocky Mountain Regional Office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance the Forest Service’s mission of ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and land stewardship. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with operational support, infrastructure resilience, and community-based services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and agency priorities. Her work directly enables mission-critical activities across public lands, from reforestation initiatives to workforce development programs, with a strong emphasis on transparent, efficient, and legally sound contracting practices. Druschke maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized service providers that deliver technical, educational, and health-related support services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions in remote and ecologically sensitive environments. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence, ensuring alignment with federal standards and regional operational needs. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Druschke consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 94.1% of her acquisitions designated under FAR 19.5 for total small business set-asides. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned firms, and other eligible entities, thereby strengthening local economies and expanding equitable access to federal opportunities. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting a strong demand for workforce training and environmental education services. She also procures health and social services under NAICS 621111 and 621210, supporting staff wellness and community outreach. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of environmental stewardship and human capital development, ensuring that contracting supports both ecological and social resilience across the Rocky Mountain region.