Susan L. Larimer

Susan L. Larimer serves as a Contract Officer within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), part of the Department of Defense, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical geospatial intelligence capabilities. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements validation and market research to award and performance oversight—she ensures timely delivery of advanced technical solutions that support national security and defense operations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex IT and analytical services aligned with NGA’s strategic modernization goals, particularly in data infrastructure, imagery processing, and geospatial analytics platforms. Larimer maintains a strong, ongoing partnership with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted contractor delivering specialized computer services and systems integration for geospatial missions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade data environments, indicating a reliance on mature, repeatable procurement relationships that prioritize reliability, compliance, and technical depth over frequent vendor rotation. Her acquisition strategy is entirely focused on full and open competition, with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-driven approach where technical capability and operational readiness take precedence over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NGA’s need for rapid, scalable, and secure solutions. Larimer’s procurement activities are concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), encompassing a broad spectrum of technical services including data analytics, cloud-based geospatial platforms, AI-enabled imagery interpretation, and mission-critical software development. Her domain expertise lies in acquiring advanced computing services that enable real-time geospatial intelligence production, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations, cybersecurity standards, and the unique demands of intelligence community IT environments.