Susan Nsangou

Susan Nsangou serves as the Chief of the Office of Purchasing and Contracts. In this leadership capacity, she oversees the agency's procurement operations and is responsible for the strategic management of acquisitions to support the organization's mission. Her role involves directing the purchasing process and ensuring that contracting activities align with regulatory requirements and agency objectives. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a significant portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the office utilizes 8(a) competed acquisitions and SDVOSB sole-source awards to meet socioeconomic goals. The agency's procurement focus is heavily weighted toward professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically under NAICS 541990. There is also a notable technical specialization in the medical and healthcare sectors, with procurement activity centered on electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and other scientific and technical consulting services. Furthermore, the office procures specialized software through software publishers.