Susan S. Kempler

Susan S. Kempler serves as a Contract Specialist within the GSA/FSS Office of Supply Center – Office Equipment, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain federal administrative operations. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for office supplies, printed materials, packaging solutions, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and GSA’s efficiency mandates. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver reliable, cost-effective procurement services to federal agencies nationwide, with a focus on streamlining access to essential administrative resources through FSS schedules and blanket purchase agreements. Kempler cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily merchant wholesalers and specialized manufacturers, to ensure consistent supply chain reliability. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-volume, low-unit-cost items under GSA’s Federal Supply Schedule framework. She emphasizes vendor performance, delivery timelines, and compliance with quality standards, fostering long-term relationships with suppliers who meet stringent federal procurement requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kempler consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 64% of her acquisitions designated under FAR 19.5 as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Her contracting approach actively promotes socioeconomic programs by directing opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB categories, reinforcing GSA’s national commitment to equitable economic opportunity. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 322211 and 322212, reflecting deep specialization in corrugated and folding paperboard box manufacturing, alongside significant procurement activity in household appliance and photographic equipment wholesaling. This domain knowledge enables her to effectively evaluate technical specifications, packaging requirements, and supply chain logistics for complex office and administrative support products.