Susan F. Newby

Susan Newby serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex construction and environmental remediation contracts within a federal agency focused on infrastructure and facility modernization. She oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her portfolio primarily supports capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and environmental compliance initiatives, requiring deep coordination with engineering, environmental, and construction stakeholders to deliver mission-critical assets. Newby maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, marine repair, and federal construction services, including RDC JPA Architecture, FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, Walsh Federal LLC, Absher Construction Co., and Big River Construction Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-performance vendors capable of delivering large-scale, technically complex projects under stringent regulatory frameworks. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor accountability. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 49% of awards issued under open competition and nearly 32% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 15% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, with smaller but consistent allocations to service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone firms, reflecting a balanced strategy to promote socioeconomic diversity while maintaining competitive rigor. Newby’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for over 43% of her portfolio, followed by remediation services under NAICS 562910. She frequently procures services related to building rehabilitation, hazardous material abatement, and environmental consulting, demonstrating expertise in integrated construction and environmental compliance projects. Her work bridges the gap between physical infrastructure development and regulatory environmental stewardship.