Susan J. Peters

Susan J. Peters serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service acquisitions critical to national security readiness. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She specializes in procuring complex consulting services that support cybersecurity, systems engineering, and applied research initiatives, ensuring alignment with DHS’s mission to safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance operational resilience. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Peters maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in technical consulting and management advisory services. She engages both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and rigorous contract administration. Her procurement approach prioritizes transparency, competitive bidding, and accountability to ensure value and mission effectiveness. Peters demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her awards designated as HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to channel opportunities toward businesses located in historically underutilized zones. The remaining two-thirds are competed without set-aside restrictions, indicating a balanced strategy that promotes broad market access while actively supporting geographic economic development goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where she acquires expertise in engineering analysis, risk assessment, and research support. She also frequently procures administrative and management consulting services under NAICS 541611. These contracts enable DHS to access specialized technical knowledge, optimize operational workflows, and strengthen systems integrity across high-priority national security domains.