Susan Little

Susan Little serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical security services and integrated protective systems essential to safeguarding federal facilities. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions centered on physical security, surveillance technology deployment, and facility protection systems, ensuring alignment with national security priorities and operational readiness requirements. Susan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security systems integration and operational support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, technology-enabled security solutions. She actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance reviews to ensure compliance, innovation, and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Susan consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 91.7% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for qualified small firms. Her pattern of set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on building a resilient, diverse vendor base capable of supporting dynamic security needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), accounting for over half of her portfolio, followed by NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). She also procures specialized support services under NAICS 812320 and related technical categories, demonstrating expertise in both personnel-based and technology-driven security solutions. Susan’s domain knowledge centers on integrated physical security systems, access control technologies, and facility protection infrastructure, making her a key contributor to the agency’s mission of securing federal assets through strategic, compliant, and inclusive contracting.