Susan Hill

Susan Hill serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services in research and development, security operations, and technical training, with a strong emphasis on meeting statutory obligations for socioeconomic programs and ensuring fair competition among qualified vendors. While specific contractor names are not available, Susan routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, professional services firms, and security service providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted set-asides, fostering relationships with both established contractors and emerging small business entities. She works closely with program offices to align procurement strategies with operational needs, ensuring that contract terms support performance outcomes and regulatory compliance. Susan demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of her awards designated for small business set-asides, including 23.1% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 7.7% awarded through the 8(a) program. Her consistent use of these mechanisms reflects a strategic effort to expand economic opportunity while maintaining a robust, diverse supplier base. Her approach prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or value. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 and 541715, reflecting deep expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences R&D services. She also regularly procures security guard and patrol services (NAICS 561612) and professional development training (NAICS 611430 and 611519), indicating a broad technical and operational support portfolio. Her work supports mission-critical functions requiring specialized scientific, security, and workforce development capabilities.