Susan K. Parrott

Susan K. Parrott-Pugh serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency procurement policies. She specializes in complex service-based contracts, particularly in technical and professional development domains, and plays a critical role in translating mission needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts. Her work supports the delivery of high-value scientific and training services essential to federal operational effectiveness, often coordinating with technical evaluators, legal advisors, and program managers to align procurement strategy with organizational objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Parrott-Pugh’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in research and development and professional training services. She fosters competitive environments that encourage both large and small industry participants, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and performance-based outcomes. Her approach prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission success. Parrott-Pugh’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This demonstrates a deliberate focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains inclusive, ensuring all eligible vendors have equitable access to opportunities through well-structured solicitations and fair evaluation practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She regularly acquires technical R&D services, laboratory support, data analysis, and customized workforce training programs, requiring deep domain knowledge in scientific methodologies and adult learning principles. Her expertise ensures that contracts deliver innovative solutions and capacity-building outcomes aligned with federal science and workforce development priorities.