Susan J. Peters

Susan J. Peters serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex construction and infrastructure acquisitions for military and federal facilities. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure—including commercial buildings, institutional facilities, and civil works projects—by developing and administering contracts that ensure operational readiness and compliance with federal procurement regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses competitive solicitations under NAICS 236220 and 237310, focusing on design-build and performance-based contracting methodologies to support facility construction, renovation, and roadway infrastructure projects across Army installations. Peters maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, MATTHEWS GROUP INC, CURTIN MARITIME CORP, and CHEROENHAKA NOTTOWAY ENTERPRISES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balance between large, nationally recognized firms with deep technical capacity and small, culturally significant entities with specialized regional expertise. Her approach emphasizes collaborative contract administration, rigorous performance monitoring, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality infrastructure outcomes. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with approximately half of her awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining awards are issued under open competition, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both capability and inclusion. She consistently integrates small business participation goals into solicitation planning and source selection criteria. Peters specializes in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220) and highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS 237310), with deep expertise in managing projects involving structural systems, site development, environmental compliance, and public works infrastructure. Her technical domain knowledge ensures contracts align with Army engineering standards and sustainability requirements.