Susan Lupo

Susan Lupo serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Land and Maritime, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. She plays a pivotal role in sustaining the Department of Defense’s global logistics posture by procuring high-reliability parts such as industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission components, and ordnance accessories. Her acquisitions span complex technical domains requiring strict compliance with military specifications and quality assurance standards, ensuring that mission-critical platforms remain fully functional in austere environments. Lupo maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC—vendors recognized for their expertise in precision manufacturing and defense-grade component fabrication. These partnerships reflect a pattern of long-term, performance-based contracting grounded in technical capability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense logistics protocols. She prioritizes vendors with proven track records in delivering qualified parts under tight timelines and stringent inspection requirements. Her procurement strategy is overwhelmingly focused on open competition, with approximately 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation remains a secondary priority, she consistently awards around 20% of contracts under total small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, with minimal use of HUBZone or other socioeconomic programs, reflecting a preference for technical merit over socioeconomic categorization. Lupo’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, indicating deep involvement in aerospace and aviation subsystems. She also procures fabricated pipe and pipe fittings, steel wire components, and other electronic and marine system parts, demonstrating broad expertise across defense manufacturing ecosystems that support both air and maritime platforms.