Susan Pearlman

Susan Pearlman serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, providing strategic oversight and expert guidance on complex federal acquisitions to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency procurement policies. In her supervisory capacity, she reviews and approves contract actions, mentors junior specialists, and ensures alignment with best practices in source selection, contract administration, and risk mitigation. Her portfolio typically encompasses a broad range of professional services, including consulting, technical support, and mission-critical administrative functions, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition and sound fiscal stewardship. She plays a pivotal role in upholding the integrity of the agency’s acquisition process by promoting transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence across all stages of the contracting lifecycle. Susan cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, prioritizing responsiveness, past performance, and technical capability over sole-source dependencies. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with established federal contractors capable of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission readiness. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her actions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition and value rather than socioeconomic targeting. This approach underscores her commitment to equitable access for all qualified vendors while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. Though specific NAICS codes are not available, her acquisitions are primarily centered on professional, scientific, and technical services, including management consulting, logistics support, and information technology enablement. She demonstrates deep familiarity with service-based contracting vehicles and is adept at structuring requirements to attract qualified bidders across multiple industry sectors.