Susan L Howe

Susan Howe serves in a procurement capacity within the federal government, contributing to the agency's mission through the management of specialized acquisitions. Her role involves navigating complex procurement requirements to support agency operations and infrastructure needs. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a significant emphasis on supporting veteran-owned enterprises. Procurement patterns show a high preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which constitute a majority of the agency's set-aside activity. Additionally, the agency utilizes HUBZone and other small business set-aside programs to foster diverse vendor participation within its supply chain. The agency's procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the construction and facilities maintenance sectors. Primary technical domains include plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting, as well as commercial and institutional building construction. Furthermore, the agency frequently engages services related to engineering, site preparation, and facilities support, indicating a specialized requirement for technical infrastructure and building lifecycle management.