Susan M. Stengel

Susan M. Stengel serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson under the Department of the Army, where she plays a critical role in securing essential goods and services to sustain mission-critical military infrastructure. Responsible for executing solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, she supports the agency’s mission to maintain secure, functional installations through timely and compliant procurement of facility maintenance, security, and operational support services. Her acquisitions span a diverse range of technical and service-based requirements, with a focus on ensuring readiness and safety across Army installations. Stengel maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of key contractors, including the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and Guardian South Termite and Pest Control, LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized, niche vendors capable of delivering high-reliability services. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history and regulatory compliance, particularly for services requiring technical precision and adherence to federal facility standards. She actively collaborates with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in niche markets, fostering reliability and accountability in mission-critical support functions. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 55% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. She strategically leverages FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides to promote economic inclusion while maintaining competitive rigor, ensuring that small and disadvantaged businesses have meaningful access to DoD procurement opportunities. Stengel’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation) and 238330 (Flooring Contractors), indicating expertise in transportation logistics support and facility infrastructure upgrades. She also routinely procures industrial gas manufacturing and sawmill services, reflecting a technical understanding of material supply chains critical to installation sustainment. Her domain expertise centers on integrated facility services that directly enable operational readiness and environmental compliance.