Susan J. Slivinski

Susan J. Slivinski is a procurement professional with a focused portfolio in advanced instrumentation and technical services, supporting mission-critical government operations through complex acquisitions. She specializes in sourcing precision measuring, control, and analytical laboratory equipment, alongside related IT and technical support services. Her work ensures the acquisition of high-performance devices used in scientific research, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, aligning with federal standards for technical reliability and operational integrity. Slivinski manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of specialized instrumentation and providers of niche technical services. She cultivates partnerships with both large-tier suppliers and small businesses capable of delivering customized, high-accuracy solutions, emphasizing technical capability over scale. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based requirements and clear deliverables, fostering vendor accountability and innovation. Slivinski demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 84.2% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 15.8% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that leverages broad market competition while intentionally creating pathways for qualified small businesses to compete for technical contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring sensors, calibration systems, and lab-grade analytical equipment. She also regularly acquires specialized computer services under NAICS 541519 and maintenance services under 811219, demonstrating cross-domain technical fluency in supporting scientific and operational infrastructure.