Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8201 agency under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and aerospace system readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility construction, avionics sustainment, and operational support services essential to maintaining airfield functionality and mission continuity. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing critical installations and ensuring the reliability of advanced sensing and surveillance systems. She handles complex procurements spanning both commercial and government-unique requirements, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategy with operational needs. Murphy maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and LiveView Technologies Inc., partnering with firms that deliver specialized aerospace components, surveillance systems, and integrated security solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical innovation, and mission alignment, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors capable of meeting stringent DoD performance and compliance standards. She frequently engages with vendors possessing ITAR and DFARS compliance, ensuring secure supply chains for sensitive defense applications. Murphy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden participation among qualified small firms. She actively leverages small business programs to enhance competition and innovation while maintaining rigorous performance expectations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in environmental compliance, physical and cyber security infrastructure, and mission-critical IT support. She also procures specialized equipment leasing and technical services that enable sustained airfield operations, demonstrating a unique blend of environmental, security, and digital domain knowledge critical to Air Force readiness.